Loved by the Villain
He had to humiliate me, to hurt me, just to prove some twisted point.
What did I ever do to deserve that?
I’ve never understood why some men feel the need to assert their power in such cruel ways. It’s like they see women as objects, something to conquer or control, rather than as human beings with their own thoughts and feelings. It’s sickening, and it makes me feel so small, so powerless.
“I’m so sorry, Emily,” Lizzie’s voice breaks through my thoughts, soft and filled with guilt.“I should never have asked you to bring my wallet. I didn’t know... I didn’t think...”