Chapter 332

Elise didn’t want to meet Pearl’s eyes and curled up, making herself smaller. “I really didn’t…’

Pearl noticed the girl’s discomfort and continued gently, “This room has a strong scent. Most people wouldn’t notice, but I can tell it’s from an ointment used to reduce bruising.”

The pieces of the puzzle were falling into place for Pearl. She understood that something was amiss here.

‘Why would someone who rarely leaves home have bruises?’ she thought. She knew the answer was right there, waiting to be revealed.

“Miss Elise, I can be trusted with your secret. I won’t tell anyone,” Pearl assured her. She moved closer, sitting on the edge of the bed, and softened her tone. “Ellie, can you trust me?”

Elise’s eyes welled up with tears. She was already fragile, but now she looked even more vulnerable.

“Don’t cry. Share your story with me, and I’ll do my best to help you,” Pearl comforted her.

a deep breath to steady herself and began to speak. “My mom divorced my dad, and a few years later, she married

together the story in

me when my mom wasn’t around. My mom loves him so much that she turned a blind eye to it. I had to endure it

locked inside for years, and

“The photophobia…”

see anyone. My body was covered in bruises, and I was too ashamed for anyone to see. So, I pretended to be sick and avoided people,” Elise explained, her voice filled with pain. Only Glenn, her childhood

she really willing to live the rest of her life being abused?

with you, even though you’re just a lady.

how deeply her mother loved Zachary, and she didn’t want to shatter her mother’s dreams. “My mom loves him too much. I don’t want to disappoint

she spoke, “How can a mother not feel devastated when her daughter sacrifices her own well- being for her happiness? Do you truly believe she sees this as a positive thing?”

but she

the happiness you’re seeing is nothing more

hesitation, Pearl walked towards the door. She spotted Glenn allu outside and said to Jenna, “Could

then turned to Glenn. “You

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