Scarlett OHaras world had become a living nightmare, each day a desperate struggle for survival. The once vibrant and proud woman was now a shadow of her former self, her spirit crushed under the relentless weight of Edward Cullens sadistic torment.
The morning light filtered through the curtains of her opulent prison, doing little to dispel the darkness that clouded her heart. Her body bore the marks of his latest assault, each bruise a stark reminder of the monster she was forced to call her husband.
With trembling hands, Scarlett dressed herself, every movement a painful reminder of the night before. She had to see Jake, her brother, the only family she had left in this world. He was her light in the darkness, her reason for enduring the unbearable.
As she made her way to the care facility where Jake resided, her heart ached with a mixture of love and guilt. She had failed him, unable to protect him from the恶魔 that had invaded their lives. Now, he was a prisoner of his own mind, a victim of Edwards twisted revenge.
Upon her arrival, she was greeted by the sterile, antiseptic smell that permeated the halls. Her footsteps echoed loudly, the sound a stark contrast to the eerie silence that enveloped the place. She moved with a sense of urgency, driven by the need to see Jake, to reassure herself that he was still with her in some way.
When she finally reached his room, her heart clenched at the sight of him. He was a mere shadow of the boy he had been, his once bright eyes now dull and lifeless. He sat by the window, staring out into the world beyond, seemingly oblivious to her presence.
"Jake," she whispered, her voice thick with unshed tears. "Im here, little brother."
There was no response, no sign that he had even heard her. She moved closer, her hand reaching out to touch his cheek, her heart breaking at the cold, unresponsive feel of his skin.
"Jake, please look at me," she pleaded, her voice cracking under the strain of her emotions. "I promise you, Ill find a way to get us out of this. I wont let him hurt us anymore."
As if sensing the sincerity of her words, Jake turned his head, his eyes meeting hers for the briefest of moments. "S-sister," he stammered, the word barely audible.
Tears spilled down Scarletts cheeks at the sound of his voice, her heart swelling with a mix of joy and sorrow. "Yes, Jake, its me," she said, pulling him into a gentle embrace. "Im here, and Im not going anywhere."
She stayed with him for what felt like both an eternity and the blink of an eye, her presence a silent promise of her unwavering love and commitment to him. When the time came for her to leave, she pressed a kiss to his forehead, her hands lingering on his shoulders as if to imprint the memory of this moment into her very soul.
"Remember, Jake, Im coming back for you," she vowed, her voice filled with a determination that brooked no argument. "Well be free of him, I swear it."
With that, she rose and left the room, her heart heavy but her resolve steeled. As she walked away, she made a silent promise to herself and to Jake – she would break free from Edwards control, no matter the cost. For her own sanity and for Jakes future, she would fight with every fiber of her being until they were both free from the nightmare that had become their lives.