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Chapter 9

Author: Luna Wild
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Despite my swollen eyes betraying that I had cried a lot, Cristian didn’t make the slightest effort to ask what was wrong. The only thing that mattered to him was that I had broken our unspoken rule of being home early. I told him I had met an American dancer and that, while talking about dance, we had lost track of time. He scolded me for speaking with strangers and continued his complaints.

In a harsh tone, he called Ana and asked her to serve dinner. I told him I wasn’t in the mood to eat with someone who was so angry for no reason. When I turned around, he grabbed my arm and ordered me to sit at the dining table. It wasn’t easy, but I managed to break free. I went to the guest room so I wouldn’t have to sleep next to him.

I broke down in tears again. Once I managed to calm myself, I messaged Jane. I told her I was accepting the job. We agreed to meet at ten in the morning to go over the details. I was determined to start working and leave Cristian’s house. I was tired of his tyran
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