The scars left by the shadows of the past are like an ugly wound, constantly reminding her of the inhumane abuse she once suffered.
No matter how hard she tries to forget, there will always be a moment that reminds her of the nightmare she experienced.
She never told anyone about what happened on Steven Balance's island, but only she knows how terrifying the marks left by the people and things there are, etched into her body and soul.
She fears she may never be able to let it go for the rest of her life.
Aldana Candi sat alone on the bed, staring at this lonely room, waiting for next week's arrival of Guoguo.
*
Philip Shaw came out of the study and walked downstairs.
In the hall, Ellen Candi, wearing a white dress, was squatting by the sofa, teasing the cat Little Darling with a cat toy. Seeing him coming downstairs, she immediately stood up with a bright smile and ran over to hold his arm, "Philip!"
