Chapter 162

Victoria's POV As I was about to leave, Patrick's voice rang out from inside the room again, "Victoria, come back!" I didn't hesitate, turning back into the room. Patrick looked at me, a self-pitying expression on his face. "Victoria, I got hurt because of you." He paused, then added, "You should take care of me." For a moment, I was stunned. If it was *just* about taking care of him, I could accept that. So I nodded, a tentative agreement. But then he continued, his voice dropping to a low, possessive tone, "While you're taking care of me, you should break up with Damian. All your attention needs to be on me." "Patrick," I managed, my voice tight with disbelief, "What are you saying?" A wave of anxiety crept up my spine, constricting my throat. Patrick pressed on, his gaze unwavering. "I want you to take responsibility for me. I want you to be with me, to be my partner, and to take care of me forever." His demand for me to "take responsibility" felt like a colossal weight pressing dow