Ben had said he would come tonight, and he would keep his word.

Finally, a knock echoed from outside her door.

Jamie hesitated.

She had locked the door. Maybe if she stayed in bed and pretended to be asleep, she could avoid this ordeal tonight. She would deal with the consequences of facing him tomorrow.

But then her phone buzzed loudly, jarring in the quiet room.

The knocking grew louder.

She picked up her phone, and there was a message from Ben. "I know you're not asleep. Either come over here and open the door, or I'll keep knocking until I wake up Winnie. Let's have her come in and watch the show."

of person would force her

tears streaming down her face. "Stop knocking,

just a moment ago?" Ben taunted, taking his time. Standing in the doorway, he reached out and grasped her neck, his tone low

the bedroom door next to

sleeping sister on the other side. The humiliation was worse

back to my room. Not here, please," Jamie begged, her voice breaking as she lowered her last line of defense. Ben leaned in closer.

this just to break her pride, to crush her

Jamie replied, "Regarding what you said at the engagement dinner, I'll do as you asked." "And what exactly did I say?" he sneered, feigning ignorance, even though they both knew perfectly well. "Say it clearly," he pressed. "After all this time

throat, and she bit her lip, her face flushed with humiliation, as

to stand there, savoring her

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