The disparity in IQ was simply too brutal; dodging on the first doesn't mean you'll escape on the fifteenth—the 'catastrophe' was inevitable sooner or later.
Anthony Davis murmured, "Why should it be me who is responsible for her?"
Mrs. Herd nodded incessantly, "Right, right, you can't be responsible."
"You... What kind of bullshit are you talking, I..."
Before the old man could finish, Anthony Davis dropped a bombshell that floored Mrs. Herd, "Why couldn't it be... her being responsible to me? Everyone says I took advantage of her, but I feel like I'm the one at a loss here, right?"
Scarlett Glenn covered her face, Uncle... you...
The Old Man and Old Lady cleared their throats, Son, don't be so shameless, playing rogue so earnestly, they both felt embarrassed.
Mrs. Herd was at a loss for words, her hand trembling as she pointed at Anthony Davis.