A Beauty With Multiple Masks

“Enough! Stop it!” Russell leaped into action and dragged Cindy away from Henrick.

Pain squeezed her head, and she felt her legs go limp. Russell had to support her.

Clenching his jaw, Henrick declared, “Russell, stay out of this. I shall beat her to a pulp today!”

Russell stood in front of Cindy in a protective manner. He had one arm before her and another on Henrick’s chest. “Rick, calm down. You’ll have to go to jail if you kill her.”

Henrick regained his composure at his words. The menacing glare in his eyes faded away.

“That’s right. Take a few deep breaths to calm down,” Russell advised.

Cindy stood behind Russell, watching as the raging Henrick simmered down. She took one look at Russell, who seemed torn. Her mind turned blank briefly before the wheels in her head started turning.

 isn‘t dead, whose funeral is

 be Arielle‘s? She‘s from the countryside, so it‘s possible that she

Arielle was nowhere to be seen.

filled

felt disappointed at the fact that Henrick was still alive. She also regretted not finding out who

of emotions flashed across Cindy’s

the end, she calmed herself down and shot Henrick a pitiful look. “I’m sorry, Rick.

blood on her forehead and her tears

how much Cindy

was normal for her to lose her sanity

said, “Forget it. Go take one last look at Shandie. It’s almost time to

words.