Anastasia Pov
"Miss Ana, what happened? It's been days since you've been so downcast and silent. Did any of the participants harm you?" Flora suddenly questions as she hands me a shirt to wear and a skirt that reaches the floor. Her voice carries genuine concern, and her eyes shine with affection towards me.
I blink at her in surprise, trying to soften my expression into a weak, gentle smile.
"No, nothing happened, Flora. I've just been lost in my thoughts a bit, maybe..." I let the sentence fade on my lips, lowering my eyes to the outfit chosen for today. The soft morning sunlight streams through the window, illuminating the room with a golden glow and filling the space with a sense of warmth and tranquility, something I wish I could feel inside as well.