Chapter 109
Annalise
The girl was stunning.
She stood there, her dark skin glowing under the dim lighting of the hall, her straight black hair falling sleekly over her shoulders. Even with the bruises marring her face, she had an undeniable beauty—one that carried strength despite the pain she had endured.
I turned to Linda, my voice calm but firm. “Why is she here?”
I looked at the girl, motioning for her to step forward.
She hesitated before obeying, her bruised hands clenching into small fists at her sides. When she finally stood in front of me, she bowed slightly, her voice soft and shaking.
“My name is Helena.”
“Tell me your story.”
She swallowed hard, blinking back tears as she struggled to find her voice. And then, she broke.
Tears slipped down her cheeks as she told me ev
