CHAPTER 79: A HELPING HAND

MARIE I had been thinking about what could be done to curb the excesses. Crystal didn't like the whole situation at all. She had already warned me to be careful around Charles, but I told her that he had always been that way—too caring and overprotective. I knew he liked me, but I was prepared to help him manage his emotions. He had been a good friend in times of need, so if he needed my help now, I had to be ready to offer it. However, Crystal didn't share that opinion. She stormed out of my room to confront him in the living room. I struggled to get out of bed, trying to catch up with her and prevent any impending drama. Crystal burst into the living room, her eyes blazing with anger. "Charles, I've had enough of your behavior—it's driving me crazy!" she exclaimed, her voice loud enough to be heard in a theater. "Can't you control yourself for once?" There was a deafening silence before Charles responded. "Crystal?" I wanted to stop her, but nothing I said was working. She was