grandmother would one day return to her. She rarely saw or spoke to Shawn, as he

verything she desired. Shawn also employed a private tutor to educate Violet at home, until she was old enough to attend a higher institution. However,

ed to her needs. Guards followed her everywhere, even to the garden, which was her favorite place in the

fearing that Shawn would be angry. However, Violet had refused to listen, a

er eyes, once bright and full of life, had dimmed with the passing years. However

lating, his eyes gleaming with a sinister intent. Despite his absence, his presen

ld be turning eighteen tomorrow. She had given up hope of her grandmother returning, and the th

iolet's doorstep. He listened to her sobs, his looks unreadable. He had grown accu

back," she sobbed, her

d. She made her way to the dining table, where a mouth-watering breakfast w

er, holding various presents. "Happy birthday, Miss Sofia

he corrected them. "Thank y

staircase, his voice firm and authoritative. "Says who?"

ension in the air. Shawn moved closer to Violet, his face inches from hers. Viol

aid, his voice cold and un

ordered the staff members to drop the presents and return to thei

nts on the table. "Who's gifts are these?"

are yours, dummy. It's your eighteenth birthday to

ce conde

she said, her voice fi

eyes flashed with defiance, but Shawn's next words made her heart sink. "It seems your grandmother is never coming ba

will come for me and take me out of here."

hat." He leaned back in his chair,

e firm. "I know of it."Her face

ned to leave, but Shawn's voice sto

eyes flashing with

h anger. "Don't you dare move an i

awn's hand grabbed her and pulled her back to the ta

walk out on me."His eyes pierced her

reaming down her face. "I'm sorry...I promise not to

lding. Then, he pushed her back a

he food in front of her. "I lost my appetite,

e," he said,

d in front of her. She started eating, her movements m

the night sky. Her mind was preoccupied with the words Shawn had spoken earlier: "Just so you k

y to the kitchen, where the staff were tidying

olitely, "Is there someth

y, I just need you guys to help me verify something." She took a deep breath

to you? Was it the boss?" one of them asked. Violet

he's planning on taking you ou

eyes wide with fear. "It's p

Then, one of them gasped, "I know it!" The o

ity. "We are sorry to break this to you, it's not

ed curiously, and one of

ide with horror. The staff nodded sadly, their faces fi

voice barely above a wh

, bowing low. "The boss requests your pres

run down her spine. The staff stared at h