Joshua’s actions were simple, but as Hazel watched him, she understood him and what he was thinking about.

"This time, it was my fault. I was not able to protect myself," Hazel was dim.

"But aren’t you angry that he tried to do something to me?"

"Stupid girl, how can I blame you for this kind of thing?" Joshua looked awkward. "I am a little angry, but I am angrier that I was not able to protect you. And, I am even angrier that some people dare to bully you."

Listening to the chill in his ...