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I waited patiently for night to come, crouched at a corner, I watched mom slip into the bed and waited quietly before she drifted off to sleep.

This was the only chance I had to avert anything else, I didn't want to be caged up in a place where I feel insecure.

Quietly, I tiptoed to the door, pulling the handle but realised that it was locked from the outside.

“Stupid dogs.” I cursed silently, bringing out my hairpin from my hair. I slowly inserted into the door and it clicked.

I ...