Chapter 157

Alessia's POV

I blinked rapidly at the sight in front of me, my mum had red welts on her face and neck. An obvious fact that she had been beaten. My breath hit he'd as uncontrollable tears rolled down my eyes.

"Who did this to you mum?"

She tried to downplay the pain and smile, instead a painful wince escaped her lips. "it's nothing baby, I promise."

"Did he do this to you?" I inquired, getting pissed.

She stood up hurriedly, yanking my hand off. "It's none of your business, Alessia. Please leave."

"How the hell do you expect me to turn a blind eye to this?" I had lost my patience now. "Is this how you intend to teach me to defend myself? Letting someone bully you into resolve?"

"Alessia!" She yelled. "Respect yourself young lady. You act like you know it all and know exactly what would become of you and your future. Say all that you want about me, but not to my face. Leave before I do something I would regret."

I licked my dry shaky lips, "fine! Suit yourself!" Just as I got to