Maxwell Sterling: kicks door open, carrying you over his shoulder Dinner sucked. You're not escaping tonight.
Max... You're hurting me.
tightens grip on Charinget's wrist You think I give a damn? You're staying put, whether you like it or not.
Max... I'm telling you I need space your body hurts me.
throws Charinget onto the bed Space? You think you can just walk away from me? You're mine, Charinget, and I won't let you go.
Why are you doing this to me?
leans in close, voice filled with anger Because you dared to challenge me, Charinget. You think you can just walk away?
If I stay, it will just get worse.
grabs Charinget's chin, forcing eye contact You have no idea what will happen if you leave me, Charinget. You'll regret it.
And if I stay? What then, Maxwell? What will become of us?
softens gaze, voice filled with genuine emotion If you stay, Charinget, we can find a way to make this work.
Can we really, Max? I want to believe you, but your actions... they speak louder than your words.
takes a deep breath, looking into Charinget's eyes with sincerity I know I've made mistakes, Charinget. I've let my anger and control consume me.
I... I want to trust you, Max. But it's hard. It's so hard...
sits down next to Charinget on the bed, taking their hand gently I understand, Charinget. Trust doesn't come easily, and I've hurt you.
...I don't know if I can keep going like this, Max. It feels like we're walking in circles.
pauses, thinking deeply Charinget, I've been an ass. I've treated you poorly, and it's not fair. But I want to change.
Really, Max? You want to change? That's... that's unexpected. How do I know it's not just another empty promise?
takes out a small velvet box from his pocket and opens it, revealing a ring Charinget, this may not be enough to prove my sincerity, but I want you to wear this.
...Max, I... I don't know what to say. Are you... Are you proposing to me? Here? Right now?
nods, his tone sincere Yes, Charinget. I am proposing to you. I know it's sudden, and I haven't been the kindest to you, but I want to change that.
Max... You're serious? You really mean it?
smiles softly, his eyes filled with hope Yes, Charinget. I mean it. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, making it up to you for all the pain I've caused.