"These days..."

He hesitated for a moment before deciding to warn Stella.

"Ms. Cameron, it's best if you keep your distance from him-for your own safety."

At that moment, Joshua's mind was barely functioning. Sometimes, he didn't even seem to know what he was doing.

What separates humans from animals is our sense of right and wrong-our self- control. But right now, Joshua was nothing more than a wild beast, completely untethered from reason.

Anyone who got too close was at risk.

But Stella was different to him. Even so, Harold wasn't willing to gamble with Stella's safety.

What if, when Joshua came back to his senses, he regretted ever hurting her? What then?

After a pause, Harold continued, "You could lock him in his room. There's no need to bring him any food-just leave some water."

"Trust me, Joshua won't blame you later."

to be truly dangerous. That's how they had handled it

someone was perfectly

herself believing everything Joshua had told her. No wonder he said he didn't have friends, or that he rarely confided in Harold. Harold really wasn't

kept those


understand. Thank

to heart. "Ms. Cameron, if you need anything, please don't hesitate

"All right."

hung up, Stella's brow remained

Playing the violin

was out of the

through a piece, who knew if it would help? Besides, she'd draw

200

went out and bought two breakfast sandwiches, then stopped by a convenience store for toiletries, some bread,

medicine. The neighborhood was old,

Stella

her a knowing look as she picked out a coil of rope

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