Bloodstains quickly blossomed, forming numerous spots that were quite a shocking sight. He didn't seem to care at all, yanking her inside.

"If you don't behave, you will have more than these minor injuries," he growled.

After dragging Eliza into the house, he handed her over to Marian. "Take care of her arm," he ordered.

Marian hurried to grab the first-aid kit. She opened a bottle of antiseptic and started disinfecting the wound. Eliza's delicate skin turned a darkened red as the antiseptic touched the bloodstains. "Ma'am, I'll be gentle," Marian said softly.

Eliza was used to enduring pain, but she wasn't used to others being kind to her. "I can handle it myself, Marian," she murmured.

"Please stay still. It'll be over soon," Marian insisted.

After applying the medicine, Marian found some gauze and gently wrapped it around Eliza's arm.

are you here again?" Nova's sharp voice cut through

Casper wasn't around, Nova didn't bother pretending to be nice. Eliza glanced at her

voice only they could hear,

She guessed Nova was mad because Casper had pinned her against the door that day, their movements too provocative for Nova to handle. Unable to resist taunting, Eliza said,

control, and she was about to explode when footsteps echoed on the stairs. She immediately switched tactics, retreating with a

she tripped and fell, hitting her head on the

clutching his arm, Nova said, "Casper, Eliza didn't mean to do this. Please don't

fumbled with the phone. When the ambulance arrived, Nova was lifted inside. She clung to Casper's hand tightly.

With just a look, Marian nervously grabbed her bag

drama subsided, Eliza prepared

"Eliza, how dare you hurt Nova

familiar to her. In their two-year marriage, she'd endured it many times. No matter how poorly Nova performed,

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