Despite her fear of the imposing man before her, Blake stood bravely in front of Grace and Mya. Blake declared with a shaky voice, "I-I'm warning you, don't even think about touching Mya."

Mya, hiding behind Grace, timidly praised Blake in a soft voice, just loud enough for everyone to hear, "Blake, you're so brave."

Fred, who had come expecting a different reception, frowned sternly at Mya. He thought, 'I didn't expect her to be so scared of me.'

"Mya, come here," Fred commanded.

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