Selfish Anger
"No, listen," Daniel urged, his voice firm as he tried to stop her from going into the house.
"I hear you loud and clear, Daniel. I don't think there's anything more for us to discuss." Anastasia glared at him, her expression a mix of frustration and pain. Her gaze then fell on the hand that held her arm. "Let go of my arm. Right now."
Reluctantly, Daniel released his grip, but the worry in his eyes remained. "You can't just walk away from this. Not when things are so uncertain."
Anastasia took a step back, shaking her head in disbelief. "Uncertain? That's all my life has ever been! I was born into this chaos, and I'm being forced into a marriage with a stranger!" Her voice trembled with intensity as she continued, "Everything in my life is crumbling around me! I refuse to just stand by and let it happen! I won't be a victim of this mess any longer!"