The abuse seems to follow a predictable cycle. Roxana’s husband beats her, then he apologizes profusely and promises never to do it again. His conduct improves — at least for a while.
Nemitīgi atkārtojas viens un tas pats: vīrs sievu piekauj, pēc tam ar asarām acīs lūdz piedošanu, nosolās nekad vairs tā nedarīt un uz kādu laiku labojas.