PopularNovelChapter 1315 Chapter 1315: "Abuse?" Harlee stared at him, shocked. Paulina was the adored favorite of the Fletcher family. How could she possibly be suffering from abuse? What had gone wrong with the Fletcher family? At this, Serena trembled violently, as dreadful memories surged back. Her hands shaking, she gazed bewilderedly at Goodwin. "Abuse? What kind of abuse?" "The examination of her injuries suggests prolonged abuse, including punctures from needles, burns, and beatings. Except for the visible parts of her body, there's scarcely an area without scars, and her throat shows signs of varied burns," Goodwin explained.
He sighed deeply after describing the extent of her injuries. The shock was evident when the nurse undressed the patient. Despite being a child, she had endured such brutal treatment.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHarlee was slow to process this shocking information. After a pause, she gathered herself and asked, “When can I see her?" "Maybe tomorrow," Goodwin pondered briefly. "Tonight, her condition is critical, and it's unlikely she'll regain consciousness. It would be better to visit in the morning if you wish to speak with her." "Okay, thank you." Harlee nodded her gratitude and then turned to observe Serena, seeing the emotional turmoil within her. Harlee sighed deeply. It had been a long tsince she'd seen Serena this distressed. Paulina was the only one within the Fletcher family Serena cared about.
Find magical tales on galnovs.co Harlee reached out and took Serena's hand, offering a reassuring nod. Just then, the nurses wheeled Paulina out. Paulina appeared peaceful on the hospital bed, showing no external signs of abuse.
Serena, quivering, pulled up Paulina's sleeve to reveal bruises of varying sizes and fresh burn marks.
Serena recoiled in horror, nearly collapsing, but Patrick was right behind her to catch her.
"Serena, are you okay?" Patrick inquired.
At that moment, Serena couldn't compose her thoughts. Tears began to flow, and it took her a while to realize she was crying.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSerena touched her tear-stained face, paused in shock, then quickly wiped her tears and followed the nurses as they moved Paulina to the ICU.
Patrick watched Serena walk away and then approached Harlee with a concerned expression. In a hushed voice, he asked, "Harlee, is she going to be okay?" "She'll get through this." Harlee was confident Serena wasn't one to fall into despair over such events.
"Let's move," Harlee murmured, feeling a heaviness settle in her heart. She then turned to Rhys. “You handle your responsibilities first. I'm going to stay with Serena a little longer." Upon hearing her words, Rhys gave her a knowing look and said decisively, "You're thinking about going to Vloustin City."
"I'll decide once I have a clearer picture," Harlee responded softly. She knew she had to visit Vloustin City, driven not just by the mystery of the red string but also by her E commitment to Serena, who would certainly not turn her back on Paulina. However, the specifics of her journey and actions depended on gaining more insights from Paulina. At the moment, the identity of the abuser remained unknown.
As Rhys absorbed Harlee's words, his expression turned grave. "I know about the Fletcher Group. It's such troubling that such a notable family from Vidustin City is now in a position where a young girl must plead for help. Clearly, they face significant threats." Rhys subtly hinted that Harlee getting involved could potentially draw dangerous elements into her own life.
Detecting the concern in Rhys' voice, Harlee reassured him, caressing her I'm aware of stomach, "Don't worry. Pm wby the risks. It may not be necessary forto go there myself."
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