Allison flinched at his words. Tears streamed out of her eyes.

"W-Why are s-saying this?"

Ethan closed his eyes to control his anger and moved back.

"Listen, Allison. I know I did wrong when I rejected you. I will redeem myself. But that doesn't mean you will leave me and go to another man. You are mine, and you will have to remain mine. I am not going to leave you, nor did I let you leave me."

She wiped her tears and nodded her head.

"You can control me, but not my heart. It stopped ...