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She pushed me roughly to the floor while I clutched my belly. And she wasn't even done.

She got on top of me, hit me repeatedly—in the face, shoulders, and everywhere her hands could touch. I was too focused on protecting my belly to defend any other part of my body.

"Mummy, please stop!"

"Let her go!"

The kids were on her, dragging her back.

"Stop touching me!" She snapped as she t