Vicious Intimidation

How could Valerie be okay in this state?

But no matter what Joan called, Valerie wouldn't open the door. Alaric was not there at this time. Zane and Daisy went to school again. Joan was really worried. What if something bad happened to Valerie at home?

Probably after finishing her work, Joan moved a chair and sat in front of Valerie's door. She thought, "Listen to what's going on inside. If someth