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truths are not to be told”

Portuguese proverb

Chapter 10

“That’s okay. I’ll just come to you.” He sat on the bed, the tray on his laps.

“Come eat with me.”

I glared at him, still crying.

“I don’t want to have to force you, zeynep. Don’t let me have to hurt you again. I don’t like seeing what I’ve done to your face. It would be so much easier if you’d just cooperate.”

I didn’t move, but instead lowered my head, trying to wish him away.

“You seem to think this is optional. You’ve forgotten what I told you about Orion,” he said, humor having left his voice. “I spoke with your father this afternoon. They now have a date for his resumption. It’s in another month. What a shame it would be to have to terminate everything!”

That was all it needed to make me do his bidding. I rose to my feet and sat beside him on the bed, watching as he ate.

“Madam Maria is undefeated. These eggs are delicious!” he remarked. “Are you sure you don’t want any of it?”

I shoo
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