Scars and Shards

"Yes, this came directly from a prison insider. They said Mrs. Vance was frequently beaten by fellow inmates during her incarceration, so badly that she nearly died on several occasions. According to them, she still bears scars on her back," Wyatt explained.

At these words, a flicker of shock crossed Declan's face.

'Nearly died?' Declan thought, stunned. 'She never told me about any of this.'

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