Kept in the Dark

Valerie's expression was hard to describe. Ever since Cora had been brought back to the Ashford family, she had always been obedient and quiet, a gentle girl. But the way she had just looked made Valerie almost not recognize her own daughter.

Suddenly, Valerie remembered something Hazel had said. That day, Jared had come to see Cora, but Valerie stopped him and even gave him a beating herself. Haz