~CHAPTER NINETY NINE~
I finish my bath slowly, letting the last of the warmth settle into my skin before stepping out. The air feels cooler instantly, brushing against me, and I reach for a towel, wrapping it securely around my chest.
As always, the moment I step out, everything I had left scattered earlier is gone.
Cleared and put away. Like it never existed.
A small, knowing breath leaves me. That’s the life, things handled before I even think about them.
I slip my feet into my fluffy footwear and walk toward the vanity, settling into the chair. The mirror reflects a softer version of me now—bare, stripped of everything, just me and my thoughts.
I start my skincare routine, slow and deliberate, giving myself something to focus on. The motions are familiar, grounding. My fingers mov
