Chapter 600

As her memories flooded back, Bailey said, "At that time, I was only 14 years old, and Pauline even had a daughter of her own. How could she have done something so cruel?" After Bailey was done speaking, Ronald hugged her tightly and kissed the top of her head. He said, "All of that is behind you now, Bailey. No one will dare to bully you ever again." Whether it was Pauline or not, he would get to the bottom of it and get justice for Bailey. Bailey nodded in assent, feeling a deep sense of security as Ronald held her tightly. After a while, Bailey succumbed to sleep in Ronald's comforting embrace, but Ronald remained awake. At that moment, his thoughts were consumed by what Bailey had told him. He couldn't fathom the despair that she had to have felt at the time. Back then, she had to have been scared beyond belief, possibly crying her eyes out. Thank goodness Naomi had arrived in time and protected Bailey. As he looked down at Bailey, who was nestled in his embrace, Ronald held