Chapter 7. It’s Our Honeymoon

RUBY

I woke up with excruciating back pain, the result of sleeping on the cold marble floor. Tears welled up in my eyes as I still couldn't comprehend how I ended up in this situation. I couldn't help but wonder if this was just the beginning of a much larger ordeal.

"Why did you allow yourself to sleep on the floor, you fool?" My inner voice taunted me.

That voice was right this time. Why didn't I refuse? I felt foolish for unquestioningly following his commands. Yet, I didn't stand up for myself.

"And why are you sitting there as if you've just run a marathon? Get up this instant! We're going back home!" Toby's voice boomed, sending shivers down my spine. Did he swallow a megaphone? Does he ever speak calmly?

At that moment, I felt like a cheap maid. He was treating me as such, and the most painful part was how obediently I obeyed his every command without questioning him. It made me feel incredib