Sarah's POV
“You can’t do this to me,” I said, voice already rising as he closed the door. “You can’t lock me inside this house like a prisoner!”
Adrian paused, loosening his cufflinks with deliberate calm. “Sarah, we’ve already discussed this. It’s temporary. What are you making it look like a big problem?”
“Yes! It’s a big problem” I shouted, the word exploding out of me. Tears burned my eyes. “You and your mother can’t trap me here. I’m not allowed to leave the house? Everything I do is monitored? What am I… your property? I won’t accept this. If you keep me locked in, you’ll regret it. I swear you will!”
He turned to face me fully. “Regret? Sarah, you’re upset. I understand. But threats won’t change the situation. You’ve shown you can’t be trusted right now. I don't have time for
