Chapter 1828

He had clearly underestimated Aurum too much, which led to this series of events. Gale stood under the shower. The warm water washed over her body as she closed her eyes, tilting her head back, letting the water cleanse her from head to toe, over and over again. As her hair stuck to her shoulders and face, Gale felt so dirty. She scrubbed her skin vigorously, rubbing it until it turned red and sore, almost washing away her skin. Her skin was wrinkled and swollen from being in the water for too long, but still, she did not stop. She felt it was not enough. She was not clean enough. Outside the door, Shawn checked the time. Gale had been in there for an hour already. He knocked on the door with his fingers. "Gale." No response. He knocked harder. "Gale! Answer me!" The sound of rushing water accompanied Gale's voice. "I'm still showering." "You've been in there long enough." "Not enough." "Enough!" Shawn's voice rose. "Come out, or I'm coming in." Gale fell silent again. Shawn