Chapter 14

“Michael, don’t go too far!” Fredrick stepped forward and grabbed Michael’s collar.

I was afraid that they might fight, so I stopped Fredrick.

“Heartthrob, thank you. You should go now. We’ll talk another day.”

Fredrick was worried I might be put in a difficult spot. He angrily glanced at Michael.

“Stephie, you should handle the matter we discussed earlier as soon as you can. It’s better to stay away from people like him as much as possible.”

I nodded. “Okay, Heartthrob.”

After Fredrick drove away, I stood still and didn’t turn around.

“Stephanie, have I been treating you too well recently?” Michael approached me and grabbed my wrist. Then, he pulled me to the shed in the backyard.

I looked at him in fear, not knowing what he was planning.

“Didn’t I tell you not to contact that guy anymore? Are you ignoring me?” Michael was furious.

“I’ll tell Aunty Lois that our marriage contract is over. I’ll leave Huma.” Afraid, I took a few steps back, nervously looking at Michael.

Did you think you could atone for your sins by running away?”

could leave.” I cried and asked why

chance to leave. I gave you the opportunity, but you didn’t cherish

do I have to tell you this? Why won’t

asked why he couldn’t believe me and why he was doing this to me.

seem to care at all. There was only anger

and locked me up

you

banged on the door while crying, begging Michael to let me out.

in the Ford

I was crying. I curled up

lights in the shed weren’t working. Michael clearly knew I had been afraid of the dark ever since my parents died.

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still locked me in a dark environment to

this. The more afraid I was of something, the more he would

threaten me.

using my gratitude for them to bully me.

of items in the shed and fell asleep. I had no idea how long

for the caretaker telling Aunty Lols out of worry, I would’ve probably died in the shed

next morning, Aunty Lois questioned Michael angrily, “Michael, what mistake has Stephie made? Why did you lock her

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