"I can't do anything if you don't tell me the truth. What brought about this fight between you two?"

Kathy rolled her eyes, avoiding his gaze. "Well, maybe she just couldn't handle the truth."

Bruno looked up, now serious.

"The truth? What 'truth' did you tell her?"

Kathy went silent, clearly realizing she'd said too much. She shifted uncomfortably, looking frustrated but unable to respond.

Bruno felt a pang of concern, imagining Beauty being emotionally abused by Kathy.

"You abused her again, didn't you? And then you two fought?"

"It wasn't even a fight. She hit me before I could see clearly-I was on the floor. She may look innocent...