Kyle got up with her, and they headed to the kitchen. Gladys saw her with the swollen cheek, surprised, but didn't want to ask to avoid being intrusive.

"What happened, my girl? Oh God, who did this to you?" Emilia was entering the kitchen at that moment, and when she saw her face, she covered her mouth.

Lindsey began to tell her what had happened.

"I wish I could have been there to put those two in their place. They have no scruples to mistreat a sweet and kind girl like you. I'm sorry that yo