Laphne’s anger was terrifying.

Though her fury wasn’t directed at me, the way she kept questioning me about Mary and Emily with those predator-like eyes was enough to send chills down my spine.

“They’re trying to take Ken… They’re trying to take Ken… They’re trying to take Ken…”

Even after her anger subsided, Laphne continued muttering under her breath, biting her nails. She was genuinely frightening in that state.

If that anger had been directed at me…

It sent shivers down my spine.

‘This isn’t sustainable.’

After narrowly avoiding the life-threatening situation with Laphne, and after all the bullying I …