Chapter 35 Homecoming

• "Are you in on a mafia?"
• He stopped applying ointment on my knee when I asked him that. We're in our room, and it's the first time I had the chance to talk to him. There was another guy with us in the car on our way home, and I couldn't understand what they were talking about. So, I decided to sleep in the car until I realized we were already home.
• I'm also applying a cold compress to the bruises on my face now, caused by Uncle repeatedly slapping me. I look like I've been beaten up, and if anyone sees this, they might think Marcus is the one doing it, and I don't want that rumor spreading. So, I decided not to go to work for two weeks because I wanted to rest at home and regain my strength.