It sounded too good if it weren't for the fact that I wanted a whole year of my life in which my time would be devoted exclusively to him and I would have to forget about my dreams.
It was too much.
“Your pride is playing tricks on you, isn't it?”
His words made me close my eyes tightly.
Having to admit that for me it felt like accepting a death sentence was too little. The thought that I was going to lose my power of decision was what killed me the most because what little spirit I had was going to be trampled by this man, yet I knew that if I didn't make the sacrifice for my family, I would never forgive myself.
Is losing my dignity to save the ones I love worth it, I asked myself internally.
The answer was obvious, but I didn't trust this man.
“It's not just my pride, it's t
