After three days of convalescence, Julie was slowly regaining her strength. She hobbled around the room, using sticks for support, her movements labored but determined. As she sat down quietly in her room, the silence enveloped her like a shroud.
Roman's absence had been palpable since he'd left without a word. Every morning, noon, and night, Julie would anticipate his arrival, but the hours ticked by, and he'd remain elusive. The only ones present in the house were the guards and the servant assigned to her care.
"Life is so boring," Julie murmured to no one in particular, her voice barely audible as she addressed the wall, which stood mute and unresponsive. She sighed, her gaze wandering around the room, searching for something to break the monotony.
