Lyla’s POV

“What happened, Lyla? Why do you look so weak and beaten up?” Pearl asked worriedly.

We were currently in the dining area. Ruth was serving us breakfast with a smile on her face.

“Nothing really happened” I lied.

“Don’t give me that bullshit, Lyla. I’ve known you since forever and I can easily tell when you’re lying” she cautioned me while scrutinizing me from head to toe.

“I’m serious, Pearl. Nothing really happened” I shrugged her off trying to close the conversation.

“Did someone hurt you? Did he hurt you?” I knew who she was referring to but I shook my head.

“What did he do to you?...