Chapter 9

Two minutes of silence later, Anthony said in a low tone, "Roxy, just come out, and I'll tell you everything. I have my own reasons for doing that to you."

I just shook my head while crying. "I don't trust you anymore! Anthony, just tell me the truth! If your reasons are valid, I'll still forgive you!"

Honestly speaking, I didn't even trust myself for saying that.

But Anthony seemed to believe me. Well, maybe he was also confident that I could never escape from this place.

He seemed to be leaning against the door. His tone was now laid-back. "Sure, I can tell you the truth. You can't escape anyway.

"Roxanne, you're far too vigilant for your own good. I wanted to give you to that man once the holidays were over, but your conflict with Fiona last night made me uneasy. The expression you showed at my uncle's place was also quite odd. Otherwise, you could've spent a few more days in peace and luxury."

Mrs. Hawthorne must have tried to stop Anthony from speaking, for I heard him chuc