But Marcus was not moved. Instead, he said in a flat tone, “Now you're crying. Why didn't you think properly before sending Matthew to my parents’ place, huh? Didn't it ever cross your mind that the poor child would be very scared and think that you have abandoned him?"

"But he still has you," Melissa replied in a trembling voice.

This response pissed Marcus off so much that he bit her hard on her neck, badly hurting her.

“Marcus, you're hurting me!" Melissa screamed in pain.

A woman's vulnerability would either make a man feel sorry for her or arouse his desire to conquer and dominate her.