The Secrets He Keeps
I asked Anthony coldly, "Why, Anthony? I like you so much, you know? Why must you do this to me?"
Anthony was silent for a moment. Then, he coaxed me in a gentle voice. "Roxy, I'm sorry. Can you please open the door? How's your condition right now? Let me check on you, okay?"
I chuckled coldly on the inside, though I pretended to be angry at Anthony. "You liar! I don't believe you! You must've stolen my phone, right? Give me my phone!"
Anthony paused again. "Roxy—"
Mrs. Hawthorne cut him off instantly. "Ant, why are you still wasting your breath on her? Does she seriously think she's safe once she locks the door? Even if we wait, we can still wait for the moment she leaves the house!