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.

 Henrick isn‘t dead,

 countryside, so it‘s possible that she died

was nowhere to be seen. Is Arielle dead

filled

the fact that Henrick was still alive.

array of emotions flashed across Cindy’s

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

the blood on her forehead and her tears softened Henrick’s

knew how much

her to lose her sanity now that

bring himself to yell at Cindy. He averted his gaze and said, “Forget it. Go take one last look at Shandie.

blanched at his words. “W-What did you say?