Chương 108: **End of Volume 1**

As she moved from room to room, the memories of her torment replayed in her mind like a haunting melody.

The mansion, now her ostensible haven, harbored the echoes of her suffering, and the privilege bestowed upon her felt more like a cruel facade.

Lily's fingers traced the delicate edges of an intricately carved frame, and for a moment, she wondered if the beauty that surrounded her could ever mask the darkness that clung to her soul.

The grand windows framed the outside world, teasing her with the illusion of freedom just beyond her reach.

Despite the plush furnishings and the exquisite architecture, the mansion failed to fill the void left by the loss of her agency and the haunting memories of her recent past.

The very walls seemed to whisper the secrets of her submission and the price she paid for the privilege she now held.

Alone in the midst of opulence, Lily couldn't escape the reality that her life was no longer her own.