Chapter 34 Sending Kate and Madison Off

The next day, Kate came by again to bring Kaia more food.     But this time, Amethyst wasn't with her. Instead, Madison Shaw showed up alongside Kate. She was a 20-year-old college student with bright, innocent eyes and a glow of youthful energy that came from within. Looking at her, Kaia couldn't help but compare. She was only three years older than Madison, yet she felt like a withered flower—her innocence long gone, replaced by a quiet weariness. The moment Madison saw Kaia, her eyes turned teary with emotion. She gently held Kaia's injured left hand. It wasn't just her fingers that were broken. Her hand and arm were covered in welts from the beating Benedict dealt her with a belt. The bruises had turned a terrifying purplish-blue. Madison's heart ached. "The Larson family is so cruel. How could they do this to you? "Kaia, you need to leave the Larson residence. Don't stay with those monsters any longer." Kaia could feel that Madison truly cared for her. During those five ye