Karen's knuckles turned white from clenching them so hard. Reflecting on it, Roger's abuse was primarily emotional because he couldn't move on from Tonia, leaving a wound in her heart.
Whenever Tonia was mentioned, his mood would shift, and at times, he would say hurtful things, only to act as if nothing had occurred afterward.
Who could tolerate such a toxic man? "No, I don't," she responded, but Van chuckled. "Then I suppose you're not prepared for my assistance." If she didn't love Roger anymore, she wouldn't be so eager to distance herself from him.
There were numerous ways she could have retaliated against Roger, but she chose to depart quietly. Her face paled at his words. How could he know that she still harbored feelings for Roger?
"Fine, it's not my fault that my hea
