Chapter 280


    With Rita by her side, Lexi began to explore the confines of Callum’s castle.


    Since her confinement, this was the first time she had the chance to wander around, and she was


    amazed by the grandeur of the castle


    Nestled between perfect natural scenery, surrounded by vibrant greenery and rugged mountains, it felt


    like being in an impable world


    Passing through corridors filled with delicate antiques, extravagant halls, and enchanting gardens, Lex


    followed Rita to the farthest end of the castle. Ahead was arge iron gate, beyond whichy a dense


    forest


    “What’s beyond there? Lexi asked


    Rita nced at the forest, leading Lexi further along as she spoke, ‘Miss Lexi, that’s the castle’s


    backyard, a massive forest. It’s easy to get lost in there, so Mr. Callum has surrounded it with this


    fence”


    Lexi took another look at the gate before following Rita on the tour. She would have been genuinely


    obsessed with this castle if it weren’t for her captivity, but now, all she could think about was how to


    escape.


    Rita continued to lead the way, oblivious to Lexi’s thoughts, and began exining the different sights


    within the castle, ‘Miss Lexi, this is the fountain, built during the Midde


    Ages


    “Excuse me,” Lexi interrupted, looking a bit sheepish. “I think I need to use the restroom.”


    Rita stopped “Miss Lexi, the restroom is just around the corner, do you need me to apany you?”


    “No, no, I’m fine. I’ll go by myself” Lexi quickly walked in the direction Rita had pointed


    Rita watched as Lex walked away, noticing that her demeanor had changed drastically since her


    arrival. Indeed, there was nothing in life that one couldn’t get used to


    Rita waited patiently, but when Lexi didn’t return after a long time, she started to panic. She was


    worried that Lexi might have lost her way and hurried towards the restroom, softly calling out, “Miss


    Lexi? Miss Lexi?”


    When Rita got close to the restroom, she was shocked to find Lexi climbing over the iron gate. She


    rushed towards Lexi in a panic. “Ms. Lexi, what are you doing?”


    Lex had made up her mind to escape and wasn’t going to miss this golden opportunity She kept


    climbing until she reached the top, and just as Rita got closer, she jumped to the other side of the gate,


    pping her hands, “Rita, thank you for taking care of me. But I crave freedom and don’t want to be


    trapped in this golden cage I’m leaving goodbye!


    “Ms Lex, no! The forest is too dense, you’ll get lost. And there are wolves in the woods. Please, don’t


    be foolish. Come back!” Rita stomped her foot in frustration, calling out to Lexi, hoping she would


    return.


    But with freedom so close, there was no way Lexi was going to let Rita talk her out of it. She shook her


    head with a smile “Even if I get lost in this forest, I have to try Rita, you’ve never lost your freedom, so


    you wouldn’t understand how it feels to be a caged bird. See you! Or rather, goodbye!”


    With that, Lexi walked towards the forest without looking back.


    Freedom, atst, here Ie


    Watching Lexis figure gradually disappear into the forest, Rita deeply regretted bringing her here. “Oh


    no! Ms. Lexi didn’t listen to me. I must report this to the master immediately!” Rita murmured anxiously


    running towards the main castle.


    Callum was pouring himself a ss of red wine when Rita told him that Lexi had climbed over the gate


    and gone into the forest. He was furious and smashed the wine ss on the ground, yelling. “You let


    her escape? You fool! Send someone to find her immediately!”


    Scared, Rita nodded her head. “Yes, Mr. Callum, right away”


    While the castle was in chaos. Lexi was enjoying her stroll in the forest. She walked on the thick fallen


    leaves, creating a pleasant rustling sound. An asional bird would hop around on branches, and


    sometimes a curious squirrel would peek out from behind a tree


    Lexi felt exhrated even wondering if she had identally stepped into a fairy tale. She had never


    seen such breathtaking beauty in the modern world. She wandered aimlessly in the forest, starting with


    fascination, then fatigue, and finally, terror, because, she had lost her way


    She had passed this leaning tree more than once


    As darkness fell, the forest fell silent. All she could hear was the rustling sound of her own footsteps on


    the leaves. Suddenly, an animal howled in the distance, adding a touch of horror to the dark night


    Was that a wolf?


    Lexi covered her mouth in terror, fearing that the next second, a wolf with glowing green eyes would


    chase her


    She stumbled through the dense forest, her steps weak and unsure. She didn’t know when she could


    escape this terrifying forest. Perhaps, she shouldn’t have run out of the


    castle


    ‘Boom, rumble, rumble”


    A few heavy thunderps echoed, followed by a heavy downpour it was the rainy season, but


    encountering such a night wasn’t exactly pleasant


    In just a short while, Lexi waspletely drenched. The cold wind blew past, making her shiver


    The cold rain kept hitting Lexi’s head and body making her unable to see the path ahead Her foot


    slipped, and she tumbled down a slope crashing into arge tree and losing consciousness


    Inside the castle, Callum was berating his servants who were assigned to look for Lea in the forest.


    “You didn’t find her? What are you lot, good for nothing? All of you, and you can’t even find one person,


    you bunch of dots!”


    His subordinates were taking the scolding with their heads bowed, barely daring to breathe for fear that


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