Chapter 566

In the village, everyone avoided Howell and Tabitha as if they were a plague. Whenever the couple was humiliated or frustrated outside, the first thing they did after returning home was to vent their anger on Felicia. At the time, Felicia was only three years old, yet her body was often covered in bruises from the beatings. Their son, Shawn, followed their example, finding joy in bullying Felicia. The most severe incident occurred when Shawn threw the three-year-old Felicia into the village river where people washed clothes. If it hadn't been for a passing villager, Felicia would've drowned. In her dream, Myra's heart twisted in agony. Grief, rage, and pain all intertwined, making her desperately want to rush over and embrace the pitiful child. Having been beaten so often, Felicia gradually learned to read people's moods. The little girl convinced herself that it was because she ate too much and did too little work that her parents disliked her. As a result, she took on nearly al