Chapter 55

• "Why did we give in so easily and come here again?" Glenda continues to sulk as Sophia unpacks her belongings into the vacant closet of the apartment that Leon had arranged for them. Weary from their journey and unwilling to engage in yet another argument. It has been their primary pursuit since his unexpected arrival two days prior. Glenda directs her frustration towards Sophia for falling into his scheme, failing to grasp the limited alternatives they had.
• "Because this way, it remains my decision, under my control. I retain the power to set the terms and make demands. He's choosing a pleasant façade in hopes of maintaining my compliance and preventing any disruption in his meticulously crafted life. If we resisted, he might have resorted to drastic measures like confining me to a psychiatric facility, treating me for a fictitious amnesia," Sophia points out, moving past Glenda to begin organizing the empty drawers.
• They had already deliberated on this. Resistance seemed futile, and Sophia needed to be wary of potential treatments if Leon gained complete authority. She remained puzzled about his intentions, her sleepless nights consumed by overthinking.