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.

Morwenna locked eyes with Keira and said, "Keira, when things go south, we gotta stand our

and nervous, barely daring

it's late. Let's get some

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 to help, but her life was already spinning like a top with no

sleep, too. I can't drift off with you

arrived before they

had been back at the family house for two days. Besides a brief encounter in the hospital, he and Morwenna hadn't seen each other

up on sleep after finishing her tutoring sessions in the afternoon while Stuart

phone rang, and he left the house

could sleep anywhere comfortably and wasn't disturbed through the night, nor did Keira call out for

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