Morwenna gently cleaned Keira up and changed her into fresh clothes.

As she helped Keira dress, Morwenna noticed several bruises on Keira's arms and waist, looking like they were from being pinched.

It was clear that the previous caregiver had neglected Keira's need for water and physically abused her.

Otherwise, how could a person with a broken leg confined to a hospital bed have so many injuries?

Morwenna's face grew darker with each bruise she saw, her expression grimmer.

Seeing Morwenna's stern face, Keira timidly removed her necklace, handing it as a peace offering. "Wenna, please don't be mad. This necklace is for you," she said softly.

It only infuriated Morwenna even more. The lack of resistance from Keira seemed a beacon for bullies.

"Keira, when things go south, we

eyes wide and nervous, barely daring to meet

it's late. Let's get

off the light, her heart heavy. She was naturally compassionate, and turning a blind eye wasn't in her nature. Noticing such abuse, she felt compelled

the bed said, "Wenna, you should sleep, too. I can't drift off with you watching me. I'll call you if I need anything."

before

at the family house for two days. Besides a brief

busy, only returning to catch up on sleep after finishing her tutoring sessions

and

and wasn't disturbed through the

that! We

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