Kessler's voice fills the warehouse, and the cry I've been trying hard to conceal starts streaming down my eyes. It's heartbreaking to hear Kessler say all these nasty words about me.

My heart stings as I realize I had thought otherwise about him. I thought he cared about me, judging from his reluctance to reject me when I requested it, judging from how he came to rescue me and held me close to his side, not wanting me out of his sight.

Kessler's harsh words linger and make me feel betrayed. How could someone I trusted and cared for speak about me in such a callous manner?

Tears continued to...