If thats not the case, then its worse. Who in their right mind would keep his wife tied up like a slave like this?

This is all your fault, Elisha.

Lucerne said calmly.

You have no right to protest.

I suppose so. Since youve already tied me up like this, why dont you discipline me with a rod? If you shackle me up and hit me, I might become more obedient. Oh, you already beat it, right?

Lucerne looked at Elisha and smiled briefly.

You know how to get angry.

Is there any reason to endure this situation?

Elisha calmed her wildly beating heart.

Why did you lock me up?

Ive been wanting to do this from the beginning. But I resisted the urge.

. .

Unfortunately, you did everything you wanted to do in our marriage.

Lucerne approached, stroking her ankle.

So how many times should I say you brought this upon yourself.

..

Did your head get injured after drinking poison and sleeping for a long time?

Lucerne clicked his tongue. Elisha turned downcast and bit her lip. She lowered her head.

What happens to me now?

Just as you imagine.

Lucerne concluded her fate very briefly.

You wait here for me, and I come to you. It wont be any different from what it was like before. Im just trying to prevent you from running away.

Elisha felt insulted. She once dreamed that she would continue to see him. Even after her divorce, she had always dreamed of being with him. Lucerne was mocking her, quoting her words exactly as she had said them. [t1v: as in when she said they would divorce, but everything would be the same]

.This is a breach of our contract.

That was our contract from the beginning. You are not free. You gave your body to me. And I have the right to decide your life. There is no violation of the contract here.

Lucerne leaned over Elisha.

You tried to make a secret agreement. Who are you running away from?

Elishas eyes shook when she heard that she was running away. She lowered her eyes.

I never tried to run away.

I am highly sensitive.

Lucerne said.

I cant tolerate playing around behind my back.

.. You cant do this to me. I dont want this.

Lucerne nodded unhurriedly.

Thats right, you wanted a divorce. I can do that if you want.

After that, you will become my mistress. Then are you satisfied?

Tears welled up in Elishas eyes. The wounds inflicted by Lucerne were too great. It hurt more than before.

Theres no use crying.

Lucerne stated unfeelingly.

Whether you cry or go crazy. Youre going to have to live here. That wont change.

Why-why..

Tears fell from Elishas eyes.

What she always wanted from him was so small.

She wanted to live like an ordinary, healthy, independent individual. She wanted to be loved like a free person. However, the more she struggled, the more complicated things became, the more she suffered, and in the end, even being alive became an anathema. Elisha felt like her heart was breaking apart by the agony.

Did I do something wrong this time too?

Just like that one day in her past life. Even if Lucerne didnt cut her down. She realized that something happened to their relationship She could tell something went wrong.

I just I wanted to create a safeguard, a hideout, just in case. Just in case you betrayed me . . If I had known you would be this angry, I wouldnt have done that.

The extreme situation unblocked her mind in a wrong way. Elisha spoke and then closed her mouth.

So did I. This is my safeguard, a hideout, in case you betray me.

But you failed and I succeeded in putting you in hiding, didnt I?

Lucerne reached out and held out his hand. Elisha looked up and stepped back, trying to avoid him.

Ah!

In a flash, her body fell to the bed. He pressed Elishas hands against the sheets.

Dont touch me.

Elisha gritted her teeth. She wanted to swear at him. She hated him. He was always shaking her heart. It didnt matter what life it was. He made her crazy. She hated him to the point where her heart broke, and he ruined her with a moments embrace.

What? Why dont you go on? Afraid it will feel like rape? Because youre sound enough to be successful. Do you want me to tell you something? You were happy when I took the poison and passed out, right? Because you could wipe out Carola and make the patriarch indebted to you. You took advantage of the situation and of me, and went on a calculated rampage. What are you going to get from the Head now? Do you think its alright to use me until the very last drop?

. Is that what you really think?

Either that, or you cant stand me defying you.

Ah, right. That part is correct.

Lucerne tilted his head towards her. Furious, Elisha was harshly biting her lip. He swallowed her lips. Shaking her head, she resisted the kiss that was tormenting her frantically. Only after her lower lip was bruised did he fall. She felt a sharp pain on her lip.

Thats right.

Lucerne whispered.

From now on, if you disobey me, know that clothes will be a luxury.