Melanie’s POV
I stared at Adriano's retreating form while trying to make sense of what had just happened.
Was this really happening?
I let out a breath I didn’t know I had been holding.
At least he wasn’t going to hurt me for trying to escape but I knew he wasn’t joking when he said that next time, he wouldn’t be as forgiving.
That means, when I finally get the chance to escape, I can’t fail or only God knew what he was going to do with me.
I put my dessert plate to the sink and even though Alice told me not to, I washed and dried the dishes, needing something to make me feel useful.
Walking back to my room, I couldn’t help but smile at the thought that I had a birthday cake.
Ever since I came to New York for nursing school, I hadn't celebrated my birthday at home and I didn't hav
