Chapter 2 – The Hidden Truth

Chapter 2 – The Hidden Truth
At the hospital, doctors carefully examined Ava.
The injuries weren't recent.
Several bruises were already turning yellow.
One physician quietly asked Michael,
"Has she been living with someone who controls her?"
Michael's heart sank.
Ava hesitated before whispering,
"She always waited until you traveled."
The words hit harder than any punch.
Sabrina had timed every act of cruelty for the days he was away on business.
She had confiscated Ava's phone.
She monitored every message.
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She even threatened to send away the family dog if Ava told anyone.
Michael realized the abuse had been happening for months.