Chapter 738

The people outside saw the scene and screamed in terror.

“This guy is completely insane!”

After being stabbed once, Anne collapsed onto the floor, too afraid to move again.

The man pinned Anne down and shouted at everyone outside. “Back off! Or the next stab goes straight into her throat!”

The officers, who had just been preparing to rush in, immediately backed away after hearing that.

“Don’t make any sudden moves!”

At that moment, Tyler gave the police a crucial suggestion. “Get his girlfriend here as fast as you can. The only way to untie a knot is to go back to where it started. If she shows up, maybe he’ll calm down.”

One of the officers quickly turned to his partner.

“Go get his girlfriend now!”

“On it!”

Tyler looked at Rachel. “So, what you were trying to do earlier was keep Anne from provoking him further, but by the time you said it, it was already too late.”

Rachel analyzed the situation calmly.

“This man isn’t like the others. He’s incredibly starved for love, and he probably gets anxious and attached easily.

“We have to figure out the core conflict. Why did he fight with his girlfriend? Maybe she wanted to break up, and he refused to accept it. Whether it’s being acknowledged or emotional dependence, he doesn’t want to let go. So when Anne started trashing his girlfriend, of course it set him off.”

Tyler clicked his tongue twice. “Not bad, Rachel. I had no idea you actually knew psychology.”

Rachel tilted her chin proudly.

“There’s a lot you don’t know about me. But clearly, this guy’s emotions have been triggered, and not just in the moment. It’s something long-term. That means we have to take it slow.”

Tyler frowned, especially when he noticed the blood still pouring from Anne’s arm. Worry flickered across his face.

“If this keeps up, she won’t last long. If I have to, I’ll go up there and trade myself as the hostage.”

Rachel crossed her arms and studied every move the man made, even the changes on his face.

“You really think offering yourself as a hostage would work? Not a chance! He wouldn’t agree. What he wants is attention, and he’s using the most extreme, violent way to get it. And Anne’s words just stomped right on his trigger, activating all his defenses.”

“So, what do you think we should do?” Tyler asked.

“There’s only one way. We have to appeal to his emotions and reason with him. Guys like this only look fierce on the outside. Inside, they’re fragile. What they crave is simple: attention and love. Tell the police, they have to prep his girlfriend beforehand. Make sure she doesn’t say anything that could set him off again. Otherwise, there’s no hope of saving Anne.”

Tyler patted Rachel on the head.

“You’re always thinking ahead. I’ll go talk to the police right now.”

The moment Anne saw Tyler leaving, her fear surged. Weakly, she cried out to him. “Tyler, don’t go! Are you just going to leave me here?”

The man let out a cruel, mocking laugh.

“Serves you right! See? This is what I mean. A woman like you doesn’t deserve love. No one will ever love you.”

Anne could only sob silently. She was too afraid to say another word in protest.