I hurriedly started looking for a dress that was suitable and would hide all my wounds from my Dad. I didn't want him getting a little worried about me. I was going to endure all that Joseph has done so that Dad can survive.
I finally found a beautiful black gown which was long enough to cover my knees although I thought of covering the bruises with makeup too. I got into the shower and let the hot water run down my body so the wind could reduce.
I got my towel and dabbed my skin dry. Applied some balm on the knees and then sat on my dressing table to do my makeup. I stared at myself in the mirror for a while and reflected a little bit on how my life had changed. I wished Dad never felt ill and his company didn't have to run into bankruptcy, I wouldn't have had to be Joseph's pet toy.
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