Chapter 22

• "Now, you're gonna be a good girl and tell everyone that we make up"He spoke in a soft tone while wiping my tears. His fake affection is alarming me and I know it better than anyone that he is ordering me to do that.
• "I won't., "I said. His grip on my waist tightened as he pulled me close and began said,
• "You are not disobeying me, are you Ester?" My heart froze. "Yes, I am. I will not tell anyone." I said, unafraid, losing my breath. The never-ending chill was released by my body. My trembling legs almost losing their balance. He embedded deep fears in my heart. I can't stay with him. What he will gain by staying with me? Can't he just release me from this terror?