Chapter 119: A LOOMING THREAT

Xina lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling, her thoughts swirling with uncertainty. She couldn't help but question if she'd made the right choice. Part of her was certain she had, especially given how Gary had treated her recently, but another part nagged at her, suggesting otherwise. She couldn't deny the reality that avoiding him wasn't solving the problem—it only left her stewing in her frustration. She was upset, and not without reason. Gary had taken away her freedom, confining her within the manor’s walls and forcing her to do things she had no interest in. Meeting with Dalia every day only exacerbated her frustration. The witch's condescending attitude grated on Xina’s nerves, with her acting as if she knew everything and Xina was ignorant. Though Dalia’s teachings were undoubtedly valuable, they always felt foreign, like another burden forced upon her. "Ugh! I don’t know!" Xina groaned, throwing her arms over her face. She wished she could push the thoughts away, but ignorin