Chapter 7 That look unsettled Robert , though he quickly turned away , focusing Instead on Lydia's burn . " Robert , I'm fine , " Lydia whispered , eyes red , voice soft . " Don't be too harsh on her ... " He said nothing , only patted the back of her hand . Meanwhile , Wendy was hauled to the back courtyard . Rough ropes bound her wrists to a wooden post . When the first lash cracked , she was so pain as to bite through her lips . Snap ! The sound of the lash piercing through the air was thrilling . Her blouse tore , skin splitting beneath , blood welling bright . She bit her lip so hard it bled , refusing to make a sound . Five lashes . Ten Fifteen . Each one scared like fire . Her vision blurred , black creeping in from the edges , but she never begged . She simply counted , silently. By the twentieth , she was limp , sliding down until the ropes alone held her upright . When the guards cut her free , she collapsed to her knees , " Can you walk ? " one asked , frowning . Wendy pushed against the ground , slowly rising Blood dipped down along her spine and soaked her waistband , her back a mass of raw pain . Still , her voice was calm . " I can ' They threw her into a damp , dim cell at the camp . A desk , paper , pen . A narrow cot in the corner . " Write your confession . You can't leave until it's done . " The guard slammed the door . Her hands trembled as she gripped the pen . Her tingers were stiff , refusing to obey . She forced herself anyway , dragging out words one by one " I realize my mistake I should not have harmed Ms. Spencer Halfway down the page , she stopped . With a bitter laugh , she crushed the paper in her fist . Ridiculous ! Why should she confess to something she hadn't done ? Bang -The supervisor stored in , saw the discarded page , and sneered . " So you won't admit it ? Then you can stay locked up longer . " For three days and nights , she was locked in the cell swallowing daylight whole . She wrote confession after confession , all rejected . By the end , she was pumb, scribbling hollow words mechanically just to escape On the fourth morning , the gate finally opened . She staggered out , ghost - pale , clothes hanging loose on her thinner frame . The sunlight was blinding , stabbing into her eyes . Step by painful step , she made her way home , each movement pulling her torn back , sweat beading on her brow . " Wendy , you're back ! " Lydia stood at the doorway , smiling sweetly . " How was your stay ? " Wendy brushed past in silence , stepping straight inside . " Don't be so cold . " Lydia grabbed her wrist , right over a wound . " Since you've been punished , I'll forgive you , I even bought movie WebNovel It's been a whills , but i'm finding my faith 43 FREE Google Play OPEN 20 17 tickets for us . Let's go together . " A sharp hiss of pain escaped Wendy as she wrenched her hand away from Lydia's " Wendy , " Robert's voice came from the stairs . His face was dark . " Lydia forgives you , yet you're still putting on airs ? " Wendy turned around , only to see him standing at the stair landing with a glacial face . Suddenly , she felt nothing but bone - deep exhaustion . Too tired to argue , she said softly , " Fine . I'll go . " At the theater , Robert's attention never left Lydia . He bought her favorite caramel popcorn , whispered illustration of the movie plot in her ear , gently wiped ice cream from her lip . " Such a sweet couple , " someone behind them murmured . " He's so handsome and attentive . She's lucky . " Lydia blushed and nestled closer . Neither corrected the misunderstanding . Wendy sat silently beside them , like an invisible presence . Her gaze drifted to the screen , but her mind was far away . Three more days . Then the divorce papers would arrive . And she could finally leave , to find the one she truly loved . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!