Chapter 72

Aurora hung up the phone just as a knock sounded from the door. Wendy had arrived. Though Aurora already suspected that Wendy was once again a victim of domestic violence, seeing the extent of her injuries this time made her expression harden. Wendy's face was swollen and covered in bruises, especially around her eyes. Even with sunglasses, the bruising was impossible to hide, and her frail body was swallowed up by a camel-colored coat. Aurora studied her closely, realizing that despite being under 50, Wendy appeared much older. Her posture was poor, with her back slightly hunched, and her skin was rough and weathered. She looked like someone who seemed to have been broken down by years of hardship, radiating a lack of confidence. Aurora couldn't help but compare Wendy to Sally, a famous singer in her 60s who still looked youthful. The difference was striking. In reality, Wendy wasn't unattractive—she had delicate features, a graceful presence, and could dress as elegantly as anyon