“If you dare try to run away, your punishment will be ten times worse.’

I had to get up.

“Now, come closer to me. If I move a step, you are doomed.’

I hastily got up and blocked Damien, who quickly hugged me from behind.

I shook my head, pleading with my eyes. “Don’t do this. He’s just a child, and he has done nothing wrong. Please, if you are angry, pour the anger on me. Don’t touch Damien.”

“He’s not your child. He’s not Nolana, Oceana, but mine. And why the hell are you interfering? What isn’t your business, huh?’

“Please, Garold, please.’ I pleaded with him.

“I will...