"Ow!" He wailed from the pain as he struggled to get up, only succeeding somewhat after Jay yanked him up by the back of his neck.

"Apologize to Ms. Seymour!" Jay ordered him.

With the ordeal he had gone through, Dorian's face was already wet with tears and snot. He did not dare to go against Jay's order. Even though he was unwilling, he did as he was told. "I'm so sorry, Ms. Seymour!"

Larissa could not hear any hint of sincerity in his voice.

"Ms. Seymour, if you're angry, feel free to hit