“I used to have confidence that you’ll bring me nothing but happiness. There was a time when my only wish was for us to spend our whole lives, grow old, and die together.

“However, those pipe dreams were just a cruel joke in the light of the cruel reality you put me through. That's not all. What’s worse is that I also didn’t have the strength to push reality back.

“You commanded vast power and influence. Also, you’re way stronger than I am. It was made painfully clear to me.

“I am nothing before you.

“That’s why I hurt myself. It was my last resort. You might deem it too heavy a price to pay and rethink your actions if I’m lucky. If the opposite proves to be true, then I could’ve died for nothing.

“I’m aware of all of this, but what choice do I have? It doesn’t matter if I’m dead or alive. I’ve long lost the last shred of my dignity. I have had no control over my own life from the day I met you. I can never make any calls or run away from you.”

…

She paused briefly before she