Chapter 842

"My life's been tough too," the elderly woman admitted honestly. "But still better than yours." "Ma'am, I noticed there's a nurse's uniform drying in your yard. Does someone in your family work at the hospital?" Xyla pointed toward the nurse's outfit hanging outside. "I studied nursing myself. My biggest dream used to be getting a steady job, marrying a good man, and living a peaceful life." The elderly woman didn't want to share too much, but Xyla skillfully steered the conversation back to her, tugging at her heartstrings and letting her sympathy run wild. "That belongs to my granddaughter. She works as a nurse at Jadeford Hospital. She's not married yet—she's far too busy with work," the elderly woman said with a sigh. Tears still glistened in Xyla's eyes, but she offered a soft smile. "Maybe staying busy isn't so bad. If she doesn't have time to date, she won't fall for the wrong man." "Sweetheart, you've got to understand, none of this is your fault. Domestic violence is a cr