Since Bertha Haines entered this circle, she hadn't really given herself any time off. When she brought it up this time, Olivia Thompson was a bit surprised, but she respected her choice.
Bertha went to a small island surrounded by the sea. The hotel's extension reached directly over the water, and she could feel the sea breeze right from the terrace.
There's a slide in the yard, and the tail of the ladder reaches into the sea.
As Bertha slid down, she heard Mia shout from above, "Why aren't you wearing a life jacket!"
Once Bertha entered the sea, it was as if she had suddenly arrived in another world, isolated from the hustle and bustle of the earthly realm.
She swam backstroke and breaststroke, feeling immensely free and at ease.
Looking up, the sky was clear and vast.
Looking down, the sea stretched far beyond reach.
At this moment, she wanted to expel all the troubles from her mind.
