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**Trigger warning: This chapter contains 18+ content, rape scene and abuse that might be unsettling for some readers.**

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J A D E

The moment I walked into the house, just as I was about shutting the door, a hand gripped the door and pushed it off its hinges, and I fell to the floor, groaning as a sharp pain made its way through my back.

I stared wide eyed from the ground as Markov stormed in. My heart thumped loudly and a new set of fear grew in the pit of my stomach, the rage in his eyes was unlike anything I've ever seen.

His breathing was ragged as he glared at me. I felt small, insignificant, like a helpless prey, and a part of me wanted to cower in fear.

"I've tried my best to be understanding, to make you see reason, to give you space. But, I'm sick and tired of your disrespect, Jade. I've given you a chance, and this is how you repay me? You think you can act like a child, and get away with it?"

I didn't answer.

I was shaking from fear, my eyes widened and mouth agape.

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