~~PHOENIX~~

In the midst of my body crises, I struggled to leave for work that morning. A hot shower would have done an okay job in regulating my temperature and suppressing the cold I felt inside, however, the bathroom in the basement has none of the facilities needed.

I made a mental note to escape into Rayna's room once I get to the manor.

About to leave for work, I coincidentally bumped into Mrs Handers. I recalled her warning yesterday.. I must hand over my earnings to her today.

'Good morning, mother'

'It's your birthday today, isn't it?'

'Yes, it is,'

'I hope you have the worst birthday ever' she...