Caught off guard, I lost my centre of gravity and fell directly backwards onto the ground, shards of glass from broken bottles digging into my palms and legs. Pain surged through me, but my heart, however, was stabbed deeper and hurt more.
Even Daniel does not believe me anymore?
“Sophie,” he began, his voice laced with disappointment and disgust. “I never imagined you could be like this.”
His words hit me like a slap. “I’ve treated you like a treasure for years, fulfilling your every wish. I’ve never once raised my voice at you, never let you feel a single moment of suffering. When your health was poor, I learned how to make nutritious meals for you, care for you and even keep you warm at night so you wouldn’t catch a cold. And how do you repay me? By leeching off your cousin, gambling and ruining your reputation—and mine.”
“The body I worked so hard to nurture, you’ve thrown away in disgusting, shameful acts. You’re not just degrading yourself, Sophie—you’re trampling on our marriage.”
Daniel, always the gentle soul, was now shouting at me, his voice cracking with disappointment. His words stung more than the physical pain in my legs.