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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 7 opens with the narrator descending to the kitchen, only to be greeted by a scene of utter disorder and turmoil. Nina, in a state of heightened agitation, has taken apart the kitchen, tossing pots, pans, and broken dishes across the floor in a frenzy. Amid her chaotic search through the refrigerator, she inadvertently knocks over a container of milk, sending it splashing across the floor in a flood of white liquid that mixes with the shattered remnants of the kitchenware. The scene feels…
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      Chapter 40

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 40 begins with Nina locked inside a soundproofed room, isolated from the outside world, unable to reach anyone for help. The hours drag on as she desperately attempts to find a way to escape, but every effort fails, further deepening her sense of hopelessness. Her thoughts constantly revolve around her daughter, Cecelia, amplifying the urgency and desperation of her situation. In a moment that reveals his cruel nature, Nina's husband, Andy, appears through the door, his demeanor cold and detached…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 18 That night, I wake up to the sound of shouting. The attic is incredibly well insulated, so I can’t hear anything being said. But there are loud voices coming from below my room. A male voice and a female voice. Andrew and Nina. Then I hear a crash. Instinctively, I roll out of bed. Maybe it’s none of my business, but something is going on down there. I have to at least make sure everything is okay. I put my hand on the doorknob to my room, and it doesn’t turn. Most of the time, I’m…
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      Chapter 51

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 51 reveals a deeply unsettling shift in Millie's relationship with Andrew, transforming what was once a loving bond into a chilling display of control and manipulation. The chapter opens with Millie trapped in a room, completely unaware of why she’s been locked in. At first, she thinks the situation is simply an accident, perhaps a momentary lapse of judgment on Andrew’s part as he left the room. But as time passes and she is unable to get his attention or reach him, her anxiety turns into…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 30 opens with an air of somber quiet in the Winchester household, marked by the absence of Cecelia, which contrasts sharply with Nina’s unexpected cheerfulness. Millie, still reeling from an undisclosed event, finds herself struggling with an awkward distance between herself and Andrew. Their once easy rapport has been strained, and the tension between them is palpable as they navigate their interactions, particularly in the kitchen. As Millie prepares dinner, a brief collision with Andrew leads…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1 introduces the central theme of longevity by exploring the deeply personal experiences of a physician who has witnessed death in its various forms, shaping his understanding of medicine and aging. The author recalls a pivotal moment during medical school when he encountered patient death for the first time, an experience that profoundly impacted his perspective on healthcare. This moment, followed by years of seeing both acute and chronic deaths during his residency at Johns Hopkins, led him to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 8 Nina must have thrown half the contents of the refrigerator on the kitchen floor, so I have to make a run to the grocery store today. Since apparently, I’m also going to be cooking for them, I select some raw meat and seasoning that I can use to throw together a few meals. Nina loaded her credit card onto my phone. Everything I buy will be automatically charged to their account. In prison, the food options were not too exciting. The menu rotated between chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, lasagna,…
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      Chapter 41

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 41, Nina is subjected to the brutal task of pulling out one hundred strands of her hair, a demand made by her husband, Andy, who has become her captor in their abusive marriage. With each strand she removes, Nina holds on to the hope of one day breaking free from the torment she has endured for so long. Her mind drifts to thoughts of a future where she could serve him divorce papers, ending their relationship for good. As the task progresses, Nina’s physical condition deteriorates, having been…
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      Chapter 19

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 19 The next morning, Nina has morphed back into the more pleasant version of herself, having seemingly forgotten last night. I would think it was all a terrifying dream except for the bandage wrapped around her right hand. The white gauze is dotted with crimson. Although she’s not being directly weird with me, Nina is more frazzled than usual this morning. When she goes to drive Cecelia to school, her tires screech against the pavement. When she returns, she just stands in the middle of the…
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      Chapter 52

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 52 delves deep into Millie’s psychological and physical struggle as she navigates the harrowing consequences of Andrew’s cruel game, trapped in the attic and subjected to his whims. She begins her ordeal with the most basic of needs: using a bucket for relief and drinking water from a nearly empty mini-fridge, but quickly, her struggle for survival turns into something far worse—an agonizing mental challenge. Andrew’s demand that she balance three heavy books on her abdomen for three…
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