Chapter 26: Let's See If I Can

"Heh!" Gunner shot a disdainful glance at Betty, stepping closer with a sneer. "What's the matter? Holding a knife, and you're still trembling? Go ahead, stab me!" He shouted, challenging her, and Betty, terrified, lost her grip; the knife clattered to the floor. "Pathetic!" Gunner sneered, clearly unimpressed. Ordinary people, he thought, were truly laughable. Did she really think a fruit knife could threaten him? "Dad!" Hovier struggled to sit up. "Don't move, son," Gunner cautioned him immediately. "Uncle!"...