章 32: Chapter 31: Wake-up Call

Mila's hands trembled as she clutched the white garment, the weight of the discovery settling in. A surge of shock coursed through her veins, and her legs, weakened by the revelation, gave way beneath her. The dusty air in the basement seemed to thicken as Mila stumbled backward, losing her balance.

The cold floor met her with an unforgiving embrace as she landed with a thud, her eyes never leaving the portrait that lay before her. The image of the woman in the portrait, eerily mirroring Mila's own features, casts an enigmatic aura over the dimly lit space.

As Mila lay sprawled on the basement floor, a myriad of emotions swirled within her: confusion, disbelief, and a profound sense of unease. The discovery of the portrait had opened a doorway to a past she couldn't recall, raising more questions than answers.