The next day, Stephen started talking to me casually. Even once, he did not mention the events of last night. I was really grateful for his forgiving nature.

Though, a thought kept bothering me. It was that note.

I know for a fact that there was no note in my room before I made my escape attempt. It was after Stephen and I both left the villa, did it appear.

But was it really dad?

No one knows where he is. I don’t even know if he’s alive.

How could dad claim to help me when he’s ...