Madeleine’s POV
I was just soaking in the small bathtub. I cover my face with my hands, hold my breath and dip my face in the water, pretending that it is all a dream. It's possible that when I opened my eyes, Madeleine's former life had returned. Perhaps I'm immersed in a novel, and tomorrow I'll be back in the real world, where I'll resume my reality-based story.
When I realized I was running out of air, I pulled my head out of the water and went after it with my lungs. The cool water seemed to have a calming effect on the heat that was roaring madly at my chest.
I stood up and wiped my whole body with a towel.
Walking out of the bathroom, I stooped down my head so Mary would not pity me, and when I thought the room was too quiet and Mary wasn't saying anything, I raised my attention
