CHAPTER 55

Serena sighed inwardly, deciding it was best to avoid further confrontation with Declan. The last thing she needed was Grandma Thornton getting involved and making the situation even more unbearable.

Reluctantly, Serena removed her robe, exposing her injuries to Declan.

With Serena's reluctant compliance, Declan proceeded without much further discussion. Taking a cotton swab, he carefully soaked