“What’s that?”
The little boy stared at her cheek and when looked closely, he could see the bruises from her cheek to her chin.
Natalia touched her face instantly. And when she was aware of the reaction, she pretended to touch her diamond necklace on her slender neck instead. “Nothing, dear. Why do you stay here?
The amber eyes kept staring at her with a glimpse of a mature man. His small fingers touched her lips. “I hide Alex.” He spoke like whispering.