MILDRED

NOTHING NEW

The next morning, I came down the stairs to join the table for breakfast, smiling brightly.

I was overjoyed that I could finally join everyone else for breakfast that morning. I was relieved to have finally left that lonely room.

Breakfast was more than just what I was looking forward to. My classes started today, which was another reason I was so happy. Although Enid said it would be in four days, Clover suggested I start with a task that did not require me to try on dresses and expose my wounded neck.

If only he had known that the rest of my body was as bad...