[Reason: Obsession rather than genuine love. The emotional attachment is driven by fixation, not mutual care or respect.]
So that was the reason all along?!
Verena narrowed her eyes at the girl, who now looked way too pleased with herself like she'd just earned a gold star for biting someone without permission.
Clearly, in Evelyn's mind, this was some kind of personal milestone.
"So?" Evelyn beamed. "How did I do? I was assertive about my needs just like you told me to be!"
"Yes, but I also said to balance it with respect, remember?!"
"Oh!" Evelyn blinked, then tilted her head innocently. "Is that what I forgot?"
"You have to ask nicely! Seriously, are you okay? You're acting kind of… murder-y."
"I was trapped," Evelyn said. "They bullied me relentlessly. Slapped me. Laughed at me. But then I remembered one of the 48 Laws of Power you taught me…"
"Oh no.... Which one?"
Evelyn grinned, a little too proudly. "Law 15: Crush your enemy totally."
"YOU KILLED THEM?!"
