Chapter 52 Where Are You Going?

When I opened my eyes, cold iron bars loomed before me. Moonlight filtered through the bars, casting a pale glow over the tiny, square cell. This wasn't the detention center—it was prison! "No, no!" My mind exploded. Hadn't I already gotten out? Hadn't I already left?! Why am I in prison?! I shot up and pounded desperately on the cell door. "Let me out! Let me out! I didn't hurt anyone!" But the prison corridor was completely empty. No one answered. I screamed until my voice grew hoarse. Despair. Helplessness. I crouched down, staring into the dark corridor, tears streaming uncontrollably down my face. My arms clutched my knees tightly. "Why? Why are you doing this to me? I didn't do anything!" "I really didn't do anything! I never harmed Leona once!" "I've already sacrificed my child." As I sat there murmuring to myself, I heard footsteps. I thought I saw hope. I stood up and pressed my face against the glass of the cell door, seeing a dark figure approaching. The man wore a perfectly