For several days, I convinced myself that I should do what Dominic told me to do or leave as he always wanted. Of course, leaving was always an option, but I don’t think I would be able to find a similar place that could provide me with food, shelter, and security.

“What do you mean I have to buy our groceries?” I asked him after hearing his announcement that I should go out to buy our stocks.

“Stop asking questions, Marian. Instead, go and get ready so that I can drop you off at the supermarket before going to work,” he announced.

“Just me?”

Dominic raised his eyebrows at me...