"But I believe in God. I believe that I will be punished for the sins I've committed," I said with conviction. He smiled as if belittling my conviction. Did I look like a human being who didn't understand the terms sin and karma? Did I not seem convincing enough to him? "Okay, whether you believe me or not is up to you. But don't think you can influence my beliefs. I trust myself more than anyone, Nina!" He said. I held back a strange, inexplicable suffocation. His gaze, his voice, and the words coming out of his mouth felt far more dominant and intimidating than Simon's. I didn't understand why I always had to deal with men with such inflated egos. "Excuse me, Doctor! I have work to do!" I said, moving away from him. "Oh please, things seem much better than this morning." He let me g

