But after a moment, Violet realized that Carl was leaving with her. He shared her feelings and her memories, so he probably felt the same uncontrolled rage when looking at her father, and didn't want to be stuck alone with him in the bamboo forest.
Ryan was waiting for them when they got to the house. Violet did not want to speak to him, but he caught her by the wrist.
"Don't," she told him, but he didn't let go.
"You have to let him help," Ryan said. "He is here. What is the harm?"
She pulled her arm away from him. "All this time? You knew where he was all this time?"
"It is complicated, Violet. He was trying to protect you."
"Get away from me," Violet said as she turned away.
She saw him exchange a look with Carl. Carl shook his head, and Ryan backed off.
Carl followed her up to
