Chapter 40 Booted His Nuts

• Her nails dug into his skin, her anger boiling over at his constant jabs and insults towards her. As tears welled up in her eyes, she couldn't help but absorb every hurtful word he hurled her way. The weight of his words felt like stones crushing down on her spirit, but she refused to let him break her. "You must like older men, then," Xavier added.
• "What." Cathleen paused a bit and went on, "Does it bruise your ego that I don’t like you, Mr. Knight?" Tears threatened to spill from her eyes, but she refused to let them fall in front of this stoic, unfeeling man. She scoffed, the sound bitter and full of hurt, the tears still lingering on her lashes. She braced herself against the emotional onslaught, determined not to show any weakness in his presence. His icy demeanor only added to the weight crushing down on her heart.
• "You don’t like me, and I don’t like you; it’s mutual. I hate you; you are not even anywhere close to what I like. I am still taking your shit because I want your father to get well. But right now, I think I’ve heard enough of your shit!" With a swift motion, she broke free from his grasp and delivered a powerful kick to his balls. The air was filled with the sound of her boot connecting with his sensitive area. She stood tall and victorious, a fierce look in her eyes as she defended herself. It was a moment of sweet justice and satisfaction as she took control of the situation.