Unveiling the True Designer

Thus, the matter was deemed resolved.

Miriam then turned her attention to Valerie. “Are you hurt, Valerie?”

Instinctively, Valerie hid her wrist behind her back and gave an easy smile. “I'm fine.”

However, her subtle gesture did not escape Miriam and her hawklike eyes. She strode over. “Let me see,” she said, her voice ringing with authority.

Forced to oblige, Valerie held her wrist out. Her skin