“It’ll hurt more when everything’s gone.”
For three years, Robert had never visited me once. He had no idea that all those he had bribed, inside and outside, had died mysteriously, starting from the next year. Robert thought he had created a gentle woman. But what came out was a demon.
Late at night, I felt someone slip into my bed. The familiar smell of tobacco filled the air.
“Amelia, you’ve lost so much weight,” Robert whispered.
“I’ve wronged you these past three years. I really missed you … ”
I caught his hand and said calmly, “If you missed me, then why did you send me away and never come to see me?”
Robert sighed, lowering his gaze.
“We grew up together in the orphanage and fought our way up to this point. How could I bear to leave you? But you’re too stubborn, Amelia. That temper of yours isn’t good for you. Besides, you did hurt someone. Maybe some time inside helped you calm down.”
“I was afraid I’d soften if I saw you. Gloria’s leg was crippled because of you. She needed someone to care for her. I had to make up for your mistake … ”
“It’s all in the past now,” he said gently.
“From now on, I’ll treat you well.”