Chapter 45 Shadows in the Dark

Yvonne slowly opened her eyes in the darkness, the room silent save for the soft sound of her breathing echoing in the air. The memories of last night were like shattered dreams, blurred and chaotic. Benson had brought her home late at night, her body feeling utterly drained, leaving her no choice but to let him wash away the exhaustion of the day. In that haze, she couldn't even distinguish who had lost their sanity at that moment, or who had lost themselves under the influence of the drugs. A gentle knock broke the room's silence, Maria's concerned voice coming from outside: "Is Madam awake?" "Come in," Yvonne's voice was hoarse, as if eroded by the night's wind and rain. Maria entered the room, her movements gentle and practiced. She walked to the window and gently pulled back the curtains, letting a bright beam of light flood the room, causing Yvonne to squint involuntarily. Maria turned slowly, her gaze resting on Yvonne for a moment. There was a flicker of surprise in he