Belle suddenly threw herself onto Alfred.

The jagged edge of the concrete block struck Belle's shoulder, tearing her long dress and drawing blood.

Victor was shocked, feeling both regret and fury.

He frantically grabbed Belle's arm, ignoring her pained and contorted face. "Belle, are you protecting him? Are you shielding him from danger?

Are you defending your lover in front of me? What do you take me for? Do you see me, Victor, as a ...