Her teasing words made Tom’s breathing grow heavier. He clenched his jaw and spat through gritted teeth, “You’re playing with fire, Lori.”

“I’m taking you to the hospital tomorrow to apologize to Charity. If you refuse, I’ll make sure you face the consequences,” Tom said, his voice cold and threatening.

“If I say 'yes,' will you stop nagging?” Lori rolled her eyes, leaning lazily against the doorframe. “Fine, I’ll go. Happy now?” she said, waving her hand dismissively. But then she tilted her head, a sly grin spreading across her face. “By the way, this punishment you’re talking about—what exactly are you planning to do to me?” Her voice was playful, taunting.

Tom couldn’t hold back any longer. With a guttural growl, he shoved Lori onto the bed.

Her triumphant laughter mixed with his heavy breathing, creating a scene so unbearable to watch it made my stomach turn.

The video ended with Tom putting on his clothes and walking out the door. Lori, however, walked up to the surveillance camera in her apartment. Smiling smugly, she whispered, “Did you see that, Charity?”