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.

you think you could atone for your sins

the one who said I could leave.” I cried and

had the chance to leave. I gave you the opportunity, but you didn’t cherish it. It’s too late

I have to tell you this? Why won’t

why he couldn’t believe me and why he

all. There was only anger in

and locked

in there thoroughly. When you agree to apologize to

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

did. No one in the Ford family dared to let

I was crying. I curled up in

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

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me in a dark environment

more afraid I was of something, the more

threaten me.

using my gratitude for them to bully me.

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

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

Aunty Lois questioned Michael angrily, “Michael, what mistake has Stephie made?

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