Nora slowly opened her eyes. The room light was still on, and Anthony's body felt heavy beside her. The man was asleep with his arm wrapped around her waist. His breathing was heavy, almost snoring.
Nora's heart was racing. She couldn't take it anymore.
Slowly, she moved her hand, reaching for the hairpin tucked behind the pillow. It was the only small item she had managed to save from Anthony’s search.
“I’m sorry, but you deserve better than this,” Nora whispered softly.
With a swift movement, Nora sat up, turned around, and immediately stabbed the sharp hairpin into Anthony’s arm.
“AARGH!!” Anthony screamed loudly, waking up and grabbing his bleeding arm. His eyes widened as he saw Nora standing at the edge of the bed.
“YOU’RE CRAZY?!” he shouted, jumping up and attacking her.
Nora was forced to step back. Her body was pulled, her back colliding with the wardrobe. She winced, but her eyes remained focused.
“I’LL KILL YOU, NORA!!” Anthony shouted again, blood dripping from
