Marrying a Monster by Choice
Even when she was covered in bruises and blood, she refused to admit defeat.
"It's okay, Mom. Theo's just in a bad mood. He's usually good to me. Besides, he's meant for big things. Everything will be fine once he becomes the richest man around. When he's rich, I'll have cars and jewelry. We'll be the ideal couple on TV, accepting interviews and all."
She was lost in her own fantasy, oblivious to the real story of how Theo had risen from a simple villager to a respected tycoon.
Her words were merely a way to calm the anxiety gnawing at her.