Blake: "...Yes, sir."

Sophia stood by the door, blinking as Blake approached. Before she could react, Blake simply hoisted her up like a sack.

She remained stiff as a board, truly looking like she was being "carried out" as ordered.

Inside the room, William felt relief at not having to see her, yet the pain in his back seemed sharper and more unbearable than before.

After depositing Sophia outside, Blake went back in and closed the ...