~Nyla’s POV~
By the time I reach my room, a sigh of relief escapes me, and the moment the door closes behind me, the pain settles in properly, sinking deep in my bones and spreading through my entire body—my arms, legs, back, until even standing feels heavy.
I let out a slow breath and stagger to my bed. The second I reach it, I sink into it, barely managing to kick off my shoes before I lie down.
I stare at the ceiling, my body still aching me even though I’m not moving anymore, like it hasn’t gotten the message that it can stop.
This is what they expect me to do every day? The thought settles inside me making my heart ache a little, I turn my head slightly, pressing my face into the pillow.
“Dad… I can't do this,” I whisper softly, my voice trembling.
There’s no response. I close m
