Before Bright completely ensnared her

"TW: This story contains themes of violation, sexual harassment, and assault. Please proceed with caution."

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Emma checked the watch that had belonged to her father, which Bright had restored. It was so beautiful. But she knew she had to let it go.

"Just a little longer," Emma murmured to herself.

The watch glinted softly in the dim light of the train, a reminder of the past and the love she had once felt.

It was a piece of her history, a connection to her father, but now it felt like a weight she had to bear after Bright restored it with diamonds and gold.

Emma glanced again at Bright, sleeping soundly in the other bed.

"Now it's time to go."

Emma took off the watch and also removed the lion emblem ring from her finger. She had managed to get the ring off yesterday after days of struggling with soap.