EMILY’S POV
As I felt a soft touch on my cheek, I gradually opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was Zander's face, causing me to automatically sit up and hurl my body against the wall. The memory of last night came flooding back to me, which made my drowsiness vanish.
"Emily..." Zander spoke, but his expression was the complete opposite of what I expected. A deep sadness and regret were written on his face. Zander hadn't done anything bad to me last night. After taking me away, he took me to an under-construction house that was almost complete, with the second and third floors being the only areas that were unfinished. Though the first floor was fully furnished, it had no appliances or other amenities.
He had arranged for me to sleep on a makeshift plywood bed before locking me in th
