Quinton had prohibited Taylor from leaving the courtyard, and her initial obedience faded after her boredom caught up to her. She had begged him to take her out but he always turned her down. At last, she managed to sneak out alone, and her entire world crumbled when she witnessed
Quinton's cruelty and horrible deeds. It worsened her conflict with Quinton, and she no longer wanted to stay in Water Dock. Quinton then proceeded to lock her up, and then... that tragedy ended everything.
"I locked her up in the courtyard because I was afraid that she might get hurt. The world out there was too cruel and dangerous, and I didn't want to risk her safety. I didn't expect that what I feared most would happen nonetheless."
Quinton sighed remorsefully. Finally, he looked at Joanna in disappointment and asked, "So you knew that she's alive. Why did you keep it from me?"
"I..." Joanna looked down guiltily.
