Noticing my absolute resolve, Robert gritted his teeth and sent the payment. A flash of pure malice darted through his eyes as he muttered under his breath, "You forced my hand, Melanie."A sudden wave of unease washed over me, and I wanted nothing more than to get out of this place immediately.But before I could even reach the door, Robert grabbed a knife from the counter and slashed it violently across his forearm.In an instant, flesh tore open, and blood began pouring down his arm.Before I could even process what he was doing, he bolted out the front door while screaming, "Help! She's trying to kill me!"His desperate cries immediately brought the neighbors crowding into the hallway, throwing bewildered glances our way.A well-meaning neighbor called out, "Robert, what happened?"Robert instantly squeezed out a couple of tears, spinning a wild web of lies on the spot. "It's my ex-wife! She has mental issues. She's always paranoid, constantly accusing me of cheating on her
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