Chapter 80

Latisha grabbed her hand and shook her head.

"You're bleeding! We have to go to the hospital!"

*It's just my period,* Latisha signed. *Painkillers will be enough.*

The bleeding wasn't heavy. Mrs. Dashiell was skeptical but helped Latisha back to the bedroom. She found her painkillers and sanitary pads, then went to the kitchen to make a warm, nourishing soup.

Latisha held the warm bowl, the heat seeping into her palms. The color slowly returned to her face.

Mrs. Dashiell watched her, hesitating to speak. When Latisha finished, she took the bowl and finally asked, "What's going on between you and the young master?"

From Clifford's attitude, it was clear their relationship wasn't as good as she had imagined. There was something strange and unsettling about it.