Although I don't have any appetite in this unfamiliar environment, I have to eat to keep up my strength. If I'm strong enough, I can protect myself and maybe even leave this place.

The maid breathed a sigh of relief and smiled when she saw that.

Before Sean left that morning, he had instructed her to make sure that Natalie ate. Otherwise, she would be held responsible.

Her initial plan was to resort to begging if Natalie still refused to eat. However, she was pleasantly surprised to see Natalie eating on her own accord, and her worry dissipated.

After finishing her meal quietly, Natalie got up and turned to ask the maid, “May I go out for a walk?”

I want to observe the villa's surroundings. I can't figure out where I am if I'm stuck inside here all day. If I can go outside, it'll be easier to try and work out my location. More importantly, I want to find the best escape route. But before escaping, I have to find a phone or a computer. Anything that will allow me to contact Shane so that he can send someone here. Only then can I make my escape and reunite with Shane.

However, the maid did not respond.

Natalie became anxious as the silence grew longer.

was instructed to keep me

suddenly nodded. “Of course. I was told that you may go out, but you're not allowed to

not?” Natalie asked, clenching her

sea if you venture too

“Is that so? I

walked toward the villa's front

walked, she turned to

I guess I was

only made her feel even more uneasy. She could not help wondering if

at the villa purely to tend to her

for it? Or could it be that there are others guarding the villa? Is

mind, her heart sank, and her pace

she looked around at the surroundings she had not been

sea lay a short distance away from the villa. Meanwhile, behind it was a stretch

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