Arthur, faced with Marinda's question, did not respond directly.
Instead, he took two quick steps forward.
As he walked, he said,
"If I were being dishonest, I would graciously say that I'll let you off this time, but remember my face, the next time we meet, I won't be merciful."
Then, I turned and walked away.
Suddenly, I turned back.
"Hee hee hee, my dear child, we meet again!"
As Arthur spoke, he suddenly spun around and gave Marinda a bizarre laugh.
Marinda immediately rolled her eyes.
"Childish!"
The lady judged.
"Isn't that considered dishonest?
Do you really want me to add another line: I can live with guilt all my life, but I cannot live in constant fear, huh?
Isn't that a bit redundant?
It would be better to say: I hid much better than you back then, that's why I survived."
Arthur spread his hands, a look of helplessness on his face.
"That's not good either.