Unspoken Protection

The last time he saw Mia was about two years ago.

Back then, she was a lively kid. No one would've ever thought she was associated with Autism.

"It wasn't an overnight thing. It's been building up for years," Clara said, her face clouded with worry and pain. "I heard her dad started treating her terribly after her mom went to prison. Beating and yelling at her became the norm."

A cold, dangerous l