I did not immediately react to what Lucas said. I want to ask him a lot, but I don't think anything will come out of my mouth even if I try to open it. I just stared into space as my brain continued to process the last phrase that he uttered. But when he repeats it, I'm totally shocked. "Do you hear me? I don't love you anymore, Scarlet. So please...don't force yourself on me. I just used you, so I could get revenge on you...all of you rather!" It felt like a knife stabbed me in the chest after he said that. That's why I slapped him left and right on the cheek. "How dare you!" I yelled at him and now I'm sobbing. "Alright, slap me as much as you want, Scarlet! That's what you and your father are good at, right? Hitting and hurting me over and over again!" he insisted while holding his

