A Timely Rescue

Valerie glanced at Mallory. "Mallory, take Sylvia to get her body checked out."

She'd noticed Sylvia clutching her waist. It must've been from that fall earlier.

Mallory moved to help Sylvia, but Sylvia brushed her off. "Don't touch me."

Mallory withdrew her hand and stood off to the side, quietly watching.

Sylvia scrambled to her feet, looking a mess, her face set in a look of disgust as she glar