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

clutched the necklace, her eyes wide and nervous, barely daring

sighed, "Okay, it's late.

her nature. Noticing such abuse, she felt compelled to help, but her life was already spinning like a top with no spare time to

Suddenly, a quiet voice from 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." Realizing

before

been back at the family house for two days. Besides a brief encounter

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

was breaking, Stuart's phone rang, and he left the house

and wasn't disturbed through the night, nor did Keira call

a harsh middle-aged voice shouted, "Well, look at that! We pay you to watch over the night. And here you are, sleeping

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