Unable to calm herself, Annis turned and ran.

Alick snapped back to reality and hurried after her.

This time, he made sure to keep his distance.

Seeing her safely home brought him some relief.

Annis rushed to her room.

Seeing her return, Nelson asked, "What happened?"

Wasn't she supposed to be at work?

It wasn't her day off, was it?

Worried, he knocked on her door.

Knock! Knock!

“Annis, are you alright?"

Through her tears, Annis replied, “Dad, I'm okay."

She felt a mix of guilt and sadness.

She held herself responsible for raising her voice at Alick.

In that moment, when Alick reached out to hug her, flashbacks of the scene where she was raped overwhelmed her...

It was an intense reaction, unexpected and fierce.

She hadn't intended to lash out.

Yet, she knew she couldn't just carry on with Alick as if everything were normal.

She didn't even want to face him.

“Dad, can you help me out?" she called from her room.