EMILIA’S POV Adrienne’s question stayed between us, even after he stopped speaking. I looked down at my wrist, then at our hands resting on the table. “You want to know why I stay,” I whispered, trying to find the right words. Adrienne nodded quietly, giving me enough time to speak without forcing the answer from me. “It is not because I enjoy being unhappy,” I continued, rubbing my fingers together. “And it is not because I think everything Richard does is right. He helped me, Adrienne. When I had nothing, when I could barely survive, he was the person who gave me a chance.” Adrienne remained silent, his eyes fixed on me. I swallowed hard. “I wanted to become a doctor, but I had no money. My family was struggling, and I worked whenever I could, but the money was never enough. School fees, books, accommodation, feeding, everything kept getting more expensive. I was beginning to believe my dream would never happen.” “And Richard came into your life then?” Adrienne asked gently, le
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