"Open the door!" Stuart's voice and anger both penetrated the door.
Brittany was surprised, and she didn't expect Stuart to find them so quickly. As Stuart's sister, she clearly knew just how terrifying Stuart could be when he gets angry. She got to the door immediately since she didn't want to get a taste of his fury at all.
But as soon as Brittany got up, Edie grabbed her by her arm. Her fragile and terrified voice passed into her ears, "No!"
"But…"
Brittany looked to the door, then looked back at Edie's terrifying expression, she was puzzled once again.
She pointed at the door, "My brother is threatening you?"
Edie did not reply, only gave her a pleading look, begging her not to open the door. She was not scared of Stuart but scared of the answer he might bring. Finally, Brittany helped Edie up, then walked her to the sofa without acknowledging the knocking sound at the front door.