Chapter 22

A FRIEND IN NEED

Isabella was sitting on the couch with Kim while Erin sat on a chair, Isabella tried to wash her face off earlier. She had heard rumors of women covering their wounds with heavy makeup.

Erin was poor, not too poor to afford makeup but putting on that much while at work was not necessary.

"Tell us the truth we are here to help," Isabella assured, Erin fidgeting with her sweaty palm. She was not sure of the best thing to do, should she come out clean?

However, this is life not school how can Isabella possibly make her husband stop?

Isabella could tell something was going on, and last would be delighted to show off her ring but Erin simply didn't want others to see it. She didn't seem proud of it.

"Hey," Kim touched her, she was startled by her action. She had spaced out, she turned fearfully with her teary eyes to look at Kim.

"You should calm your nerves," Kim suggested.

Erin exhaled and inhaled a few times before speaking again. "Can you get me a bowl with water and a