After receiving an earful from Lucas, Helen reached the chamber and closed the door behind her. All the maids had left the quarter, leaving her alone to take comfort within the four walls.
Her anger was bubbling up inside of her, and she began to pace around the room, gritting her teeth. She tugged at her hair with her hands in emotion.
Her desire to scream and break something was overwhelming. She believed her entire world was crumbling. Her life would never be the same again. She kicked at the air, as though she were fighting against an invisible force.
The tears kept flowing while she tried to comprehend what had just occurred. She felt lost and alone as if nobody could comprehend what she was experiencing.
Her breathing was rapid and shallow as if she was running out of air.
