Yumi's POV-Drex calls out to someone outside and a frail-looking girl rushes in with a tray. Too tired to fight and yell, I let her sit me up and feed me. Of course, I didn’t want to eat but thinking over my baby, I reluctantly gave in.The dark-haired girl looks frightened, as if afraid any mistake she makes will incur Drex’s wrath on her. I observe her quietly. She’s got a few scars on her body and is clad in a frilly, armless short dress. Her hair is untidy.I lift the bangs covering her face much to her horror and see her heavy red eyes, pale face, and palm print on her cheek. I frown deeply. “What happened to you?”She shakes her head vigorously, very reluctant to tell for fear of dire consequences. I do understand and Drex leaves us after telling her to be out after two minutes.“Tell me…I can help you,” I try to convince her. She fearfully looks around in fear someone might be listening in.Then she gets anxious, rubbing her arms skeptically. I rest a hand on hers, making her
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