Chapter 5

"I..." I lowered my eyes, my long lashes casting a shadow beneath them, my voice thick with tears. "I felt so trapped."

I added, "I wanted to go out for a walk, but you wouldn't let me.

"I saw the flowers blooming in the garden and wanted to take a look, but I didn't expect..."

As I spoke, tears rolled down my cheeks.

My words were mostly true, but I was also putting on a bit of an act.

I genuinely felt trapped, and I really wanted to see how far I could push him.

Nathan stared at me in…