Alisha closed her eyes to hold back her tears.

She hates feeling like crying when she doesn't understand things, and there are so many things she doesn't understand.

But at least she doesn't cry about all of them.

In this situation, however, she wants to cry and seek peace in Mary's arms.

That's all she wants.

She feels scared and tormented by Alex's presence, and his manipulation only makes things worse.

He's becoming more unpredictable with each passing day, she feels.

'Save me. Please, ...