Maybe Nadi Doesn't Love Me Anymore

The wound on Nadi's forehead stung from where the handkerchief had rubbed it raw. Adi wasn't gently cleaning the blood; he was causing her more pain. When Adi was in such a cruel mood, he could inflict pain on her in even the smallest ways. But with all the injuries and pain Nadi had already endured, how could this additional hurt matter?

With a barely audible breath, she murmured, "I have no right to refuse whatever Mr. Rahman wishes to do." Her meaning was clear: he could do as he pleased, and she would no longer resist. Nadi submitted to Adi, appearing compliant, but Adi was not satisfied! At this moment, Adi felt an overwhelming sense of discontent.

It was because Nadi had stopped protecting the child, his child. What enraged Adi even more was that Nadi had called him Mr. Rahman! Recalling Nadi's earlier declaration of "not loving" him, a fierce blaze of anger ignited within Adi, surging up to consume him. Rage! Adi was consumed by anger!