Chapter 20: Bruises

Aurora's heart clenched and she prayed her guess was wrong.

Tiptoeing to the location from where the faint sobs were coming.

She saw a figure draped in the blanket, sitting in the corner of the room trying her best to suppress the sobs.

"Sister?" Aurora softly called out.

The figure stiffened, and the choked sobs paused suddenly.

"Olivia, are you alright?" Aurora asked again.

Olivia stayed silent. 

"Are you going to pretend you are asleep? I heard you sobbing earlier, I..."

"Shush!" Olivia popped her head out, along with her hand, and placed her index finger to her lips.

Aurora mimicked her action, looking obedient.

"Why are you awake? Go and sleep!" Olivia whispered, casting a nervous glance in Adriana's direction, fearing their voices would wake her up.

Aurora shook her head firmly. 

Olivia gritted her teeth and cursed under her breath,

"I can't even cry in privacy!"