Chapter 25

Ophelia stood alone outside the door as a gust of cold wind swept past her. It was as if it were mocking her ridiculous state. She wandered aimlessly. When she passed by a fountain, she glanced at her reflection on the surface of the water and was thoroughly startled. She then clutched her face and screamed like a mad person. She couldn't believe that the horrifying woman in the water was herself. During the time she had been imprisoned, she hadn't had the time or energy to take care of herself. Every day, new wounds were added before her old wounds could heal. Her wounds didn't receive proper treatment, so they continued to rot and fester. She used to be the prettiest woman, so how did she end up like this? She was at a loss. Not only had she suffered, but her parents were also constantly in pain. Back in prison, someone had shown her the condition her parents were in. Because of their old age and deteriorating health, along with the excessive blood extractions and the absence