Because pain was her only reality

Marla looked at the girl, who stood with difficulty, tears flowing down her cheeks.

She knew that the wound wouldn't be big enough to bleed, and thus no one would know she hit this bitch in the room.

She was sure this coward would never open her mouth against her, because at the end of the day, this bitch knows this palace is the only place she can return to when that leech will throw her out of his palace.

"Don't forget your place, b*tch. I am sure you are not stupid enough to actually believe that leech will always take care of you. He will throw you out the moment you are useless to him," Marla snarled at Elliana.

"Do you think I didn't notice? Your turtleneck dress can't hide the wound on your neck.