Before he could react, Zander was already standing in the bathroom. Clara slowly sat up, then realized she was still in the bath. She took a deep breath and regained her composure. "Go out." Zander took out the key and shook it in his palm, "You haven't been coming home, so I got a key to my sister's bedroom, so the deadbolt is useless." He threw the keys onto the sink, walked to the edge of the bathtub, and squatted down. Clara was about to speak when footsteps were heard outside, followed by Valerie's voice. "Clara, the hot milk has been brought in for you. Drink it after you have finished bathing and then go to sleep." Clara's mouth was covered, staring at Zander. Zander leaned in and took a bite on her collarbone, l*****g off the water droplets on it. "I let go of you, call or

