Cynthia Dion: 

I just sat there in silence, even as he gently pushed my hair away from my face. It was like I'd forgotten how to move a muscle.

"Cynthia! Are you okay?" He seemed a bit puzzled by my shaken state. Given the strong dislike I'd shown him before, my sudden change must have surprised him. He probably expected me to push him away. However, I was so exhausted and frightened by everyone that I simply wished for them to be kind.

"I'm f---ine. Just please, ...