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.

 dead,

 the countryside, so it‘s possible that

to be seen. Is Arielle dead

filled

at the fact that Henrick was

array of emotions flashed

down and shot Henrick a pitiful look. “I’m sorry, Rick. I was too

of the blood on her forehead and her tears

much Cindy

was normal for her to lose her sanity now that Shandie

he couldn’t bring himself to yell at Cindy. He averted his gaze and said, “Forget it. Go take one last look at Shandie.

words. “W-What did you say?