Chapter 22
Arianna’s POV
I decide to resume work because staying in this house is slowly driving me mad. If I stay any longer, I might start believing that I truly am the curse they say I am. Work, at least, gives me structure.
The baby is gone. I don’t go to see her before she’s sent away. I tell myself it’s better that way. I really did not know what I was thinking taking her in but right now, sending her to the orphanage home sounds like the only sensible thing to do. I sign the necessary documents with steady hands, I'm not turning back from this decision. Too many things has been happening to let a baby be involved.
I'm in my room getting ready for work. I’m buttoning my blouse and there’s a knock on my door.
I freeze. No one has spoken with me for a while now in this house, eve
