Chapter 276

　　"Scrub harder, Number Four."

　　The steam rose from the basin.

　　I did not turn around.

　　My fingers pressed against the porcelain edge of the basin.

　　The tap dripped. One drop. Two drops.

　　I looked into the mirror.

　　My skin looked tight.

　　I counted the faint lines near my eyes. Two new creases...