I would LOVE it if this really was a Stockholm Syndrome story. I always found the idea of the abused victim somehow gaining some sort of sympathy or adoration for their abuser intriguing. It's one of the reasons why I find the original Leroux Phantom novel very interesting. It's so twisted and, well, it made it all the better. ALW's version is just some sort of gothic romance where the creep factor is way toned down (and toned down even more in the 2004 movie).

Unfortunately, Hush Hush is supposed to be a wonderful and beautiful TWU WUV story. Bleargh.

Being scared FOR your loved one is okay, like if they're in mortal danger of have terminal illness or whatever. Being scared OF your loved one is a red alert sign that something is wrong >_____