Chapter 48

Iris

I put on the heavy silver necklace that Isak had gifted me! The heaviness felt as if my throat was going to fall out! And he had forced me into a skimpy dress just to satisfy his lustful desire.

I stared angrily at my own reflection and hated myself! He had dolled me up just as a trophy; that was all I was to him.

But this was the life I had chosen! The painful, controlling life that I’ve settled for! I gripped the golden candle flame and angrily smashed it against the mirror.

I felt disgusted with my look; I never wanted to see myself again. I was looking like a stupid whore!! I stood there as I angrily stared at the broken mirror.

“So much anger!” I snapped at the sound of his voice and turned to find Isak standing by the door.

“It doesn’t suit you at all! You don't have to give in to that kind of emotion,” he said, shaking his head in pity as he approached me.

“You look fat! He stopped as he scanned my body with his lustful eyes, and despite being my husband, I felt my skin