Chapter 92
Anastasia saw Marinna in the hallway, battered and bruised. As their eyes met, Marinna turned and started running.
"Marinna!" Ana called out, chasing after her.
Marinna didn't stop and continued running. A cry escaped her lips, and she stumbled back, falling to her knees.
Anastasia hurried to her, eyes widening at Marinna's swollen face. What had happened to her?
Her face was so badly bruised that Anastasia almost didn't recognize her. Who did this to her?
Her lips were split, cheeks and eyes swollen, with the skin around them turning purple.
"Marinna," Anastasia whispered, tears burning in her eyes at the sight of her. She raised her hand to heal her, but Marinna flinched. "What happened?"
Marianna opened her mouth to speak but burst into tears, shaking her head slowly.
"Marinna, please."
"Ks... Ksenai... she did this to me," she whispered. "She sent the guards to beat me up."