<b>Chapter </b><b>36</b>


    ra looked up but decided not toment. She struggled to steady her breathing and responded, “Understood.” She wanted to see Marlie and would endure.


    Her unusual obedience made Walter wonder if she understood what he actually meant. He bent and grasped her chin, repeating firmly, “Stay away from Tamara, understand? If you mess with her, you’ll regret it big time.” Some people were dangerous.


    ra’s jaw ached. Her eyes teared up. She bit her lips so hard they were white. Of course, she knew. There was no need to emphasize.


    ra only wanted to survive. “I understand. Thanks for the reminder.” She even


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    The answer was satisfactory but Walter felt something was off. He couldn’t figure it out. He released ra and straightened. “Vernon will bring you a new


    pher. Use the new number and add me on WhatsApp. Call if somethinges up.”


    ra grabbed his shirt before he left. “About that agreement, can I…” She thought about how to phrase it without offending him<b>. </b><b>“</b>Can I stay here<b>?</b><b>”</b>


    Walter thought momentarily. Given the current situation, it was better. Moreover, it was close to thepany and there were people around and


    surveince. “Sure.”


    ra felt relieved. She didn’t want to move back to the vi. It was suffocating and lonely there and felt like jail. She began cautiously, “When Marlie? I really-”


    Walter interrupted, “ra, don’t push it. If I’m not pleased, you won’t see her. Report punctually tomorrow.”


    Walter left, mming the door shut.


    I see


    ra tightened her arms around her. It felt colder since his departure. She had bumped into the wall earlier and her wounds had reopened. It hurt. Her legs were weak.


    ra managed to get up. She nced at the clothes Walter threw away and picked them up. She would dry clean them tomorrow. She hadn’t managed to thank the man for it. She should keep them in case she needed to return them.


    ra would never allow herself to be disgraced. She must leave Zwingenrath with Marlie.


    ra leaned weakly against the wall. The more it hurt, the more awake she was. The agreement had stated she mistress now? Would he use her just like before? Why wouldn’t he let her go?


    ra took a shower. She hadn’t showered in two days and she felt ufortable. As the warm water cascaded over her<b>, </b><b>it </b>and traces of his touch but also worsened the pain in her wounds.


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    only washed away fatigue


    was


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    his beck.