Chapter 233 Forced Return

Nancy woke up in a nest of soft bedding. The dull ache at the base of her skull was still throbbing. She blinked and stared at a strange ceiling. An ornate crystal chandelier hung above her. She realized immediately that Seth had brought her back to Joravia. The realization hit her like a punch to the gut. She threw off the duvet and swung her legs out of bed. The angry red welts on her wrists were a stark reminder of the chaos that had just happened. Sebastian's face flashed through her mind, his expression filled with hatred and pain. She knew she couldn't stay here. She had to go back. Then, the bedroom door suddenly opened. Nancy looked up and froze. "Ms. Sullivan, you're awake." A woman in a housekeeper's uniform entered with a serving tray. She wore a polite and practiced smile. "Mr. White gave strict orders. He wants you to rest in your room now that you're up." Nancy didn't even acknowledge her. She marched straight toward the door. The housekeeper's expression faltere