Indeed, Benjamin had a strong desire for control over Martina.
Ever since they met and got to know each other, their interaction had always been this way.
Martina had always been obedient to Benjamin's words. She would not utter a word even if it meant suppressing her own feelings.
Most of the time, she would swallow her pride, so as not to cause Benjamin to worry about her.
However, Martina's recent behaviors had made Benjamin feel like his previous efforts were nothing but a joke.
All those sweet words, all those promises and assurances, in the end, they were only exchanged for Martina silently disappearing.
She did it on purpose.
In addition to that, Benjamin couldn't think of a better motive.
He had been longing to bring her back, while she was quietly planning how to leave.
The stark difference in their thoughts made Benjamin's heart feel like a raging dragon being scorched by flames.