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.

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

the story

my mom wasn’t around. My mom loves him so much

streamed down Elise’s face. She had kept these emotions locked inside for years, and

“The photophobia…”

didn’t want to 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

back?” Pearl didn’t understand. Was she really willing to live the rest of her life being

because your eyes seem both gentle and strong. I felt a connection with you, even though you’re just a lady. Treating my supposed illness would be easy for you, but freeing me from this

knew 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

feel devastated when her daughter sacrifices her own

to form a response, but she couldn’t find the

her. Maybe the happiness you’re seeing is nothing more than a facade.”

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

turned to Glenn.

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