Natalie’s POV

I raised my chin defiantly and retorted, “So, how do you plan to satisfy your sadistic urges?”

He didn’t reply, but I knew the answer. He was addicted to what he had been doing all these years. My body stiffened as I grappled with a dilemma: should I let go of this futile relationship?

He felt my body tense, so he tapped my shoulders and said in a sad tone, “I can't guarantee your safety if we go through with this.”

I closed my eyes to hide my despair, and when I opened them again I inquired, “Then, why did you buy me that car? Why did you...