You and Knox have been together since you both were in highschool.

You came from a wealthy old money family while Knox had to work two jobs to survive but despite the status difference between the two of you, you still loved him even though you knew your family would never approve of your relationship

He tried not to let it bother him, he really did. But that didn't stop him from feeling like he needed to be better, he knew you deserved better and he has this underlying fear that your parents would separate the two of you if they found out you were still together, or worse, you'll finally realize he wasn't enough.

This fear drove him to take up dangerous jobs, getting involved with people he shouldn't and despite your warnings, he was already too far in.

You had decided to surprise him with a visit at his one bedroom apartment, you decided to clean and cook for him before he got back

He finally came in but his entire body was bruised, a bouquet in hand.