“What?” His melancholic expression pierced my heart, and for a moment, I actually believed he might really be hurting.
Instinctively, I wanted to argue back, “No, I… I mean, I’m not afraid…”
“Shh.” He reached out and gently pressed a finger against my lips. “You know, when you lie, you avoid my eyes and blink constantly.”
“What?” I looked at him, shocked, my eyes uncontrollably fluttering several times.
“Oh!” I abruptly pulled back, covering my eyes and sighing in frustration. “You’re right. I’m afraid of you.” I bit my lip, hoping I wouldn't make him angry with what I said next.
“Why?”
As Adele was about to approach, I said anxiously, “Because you're not normal, I really want you to stay away from me... and my friends.”
Isaac slowly stood up and said softly, “If this is what you wa
