Barrett insisted Zoe change clothes, but he remained seated next to her, not even leaving the car or averting his gaze, watching her as if it was the most natural thing.

Zoe struggled to get up, fully aware of Barrett's intention to humiliate her, but she couldn't help frowning and asking, "Can you step out for a moment?"

"As you said, you shouldn't be interested in looking at my lifeless body anyway, right?"

Barrett's expression soured; he hated her sarcastic tone and barbed words.

Someone like her, a sinner in his eyes, should be begging and trying to please him. What right did she have to maintain any dignity in...