Chapter 185

It feels good to cleanse some of the grime off with wipes, and I look around for a means to brush my teeth, as that in itself will make a massive difference to how gross I feel. I wander around looking for a water jug or something I could use and stumble upon a door I previously missed because it’s stained the exact color of the surrounding wood. There is a small door in the corner, next to the desk, tucked in and narrow, to the right of the last cupboard, and almost entirely concealed. I open it hoping to find something useful. It slides open behind the wardrobe to reveal a tiny bathroom, to my delight. A shower looks newly installed with an array of toiletries in a basket sitting within, some towels hanging at the side, and a fluffy mat on the floor that hints this is where he gets ready most days. The air smells faintly of sealant and paint as though this was a recent conversion, and I guess that makes sense if Colton had this room repurposed. He can get up, shower, and get ready he