James came back to his senses after a momentary daze.

“You were unconscious when I arrived. I called the police and then the manager got arrested.”

James was worried that Thea would be traumatized by what had happened, so he calmly explained and comforted her.

Thea was extremely relieved.

She was glad she had read plenty of books and could use the knowledge to detect danger in advance.

Otherwise, she could not imagine the consequences had she not realized it.

“Let’s go eat,” James urged Th