C30 I want you to stay

My hands were clenched into fists at my side when he asked his question. I hated to admit it to myself, but hearing his words hurt more than I expected. The man was cruel, and he was still treating me like dirt.

“Why the hell should I stay?” I snapped back at him.

“I can’t control you, obviously. But I’m asking you to stay so that we can talk things out.”

“Things are talked out, Cameron