CECILIA'S POV
“I can't leave the house?“ I intended for my voice to come across as strong, but there was a small tremor in my voice that showed the fear underneath.
“Yes, my dear wife. You're not allowed to leave the house, and that is an order.“
“But, Chris, you can't keep me here against my will.“
“Who says it's against your will?“
“So I can go out?“ His words were so confusing.
“If you have any use for a husband or a prestigious family name, you won't go out.“ My eyes watered.
He was threatening me, but it was subtle. Go out, and you get divorced.
I wonder if this is the same man I married. Chris was turning into a monster right under my eyes.
“I'm sorry.“ What was I apologizing for? I have nothing to apologize for, but I still had to soothe the ego of this ridiculous man that
