If I count by day and night, this is my fourth day in this confinement. Andrew has been sending food and water, but I didn't touch any of it. I knew I needed to eat, my body ached from hunger, my stomach tightened every hour, but I could not risk it. Not after the threats he made. He said he’d kill me and my baby, so I can’t trust anything that comes from him.
The gate-like door clanked open, and Eloise stepped in, worry etched on her face. Someone had to unlock it for her because she was carrying a tray in both hands. The moment she got in, the aroma of the food hit me, and my stomach betrayed me with a loud growl. But I held firm, I wouldn't fall for the temptation.
At first, Eloise didn’t say much. She just walked over and set the tray on the bed beside me. I glanced at it, a bowl of
