Chapter 691

Jade carefully placed the items on the bedside table next to Becky, pulled up a chair, and sat down. With a gentle smile, she asked, "Do you feel any better now?"

Becky’s injuries weren’t limited to her face—they were all over her body.

While the wounds on her face were more numerous and seemed alarming, they were completely treatable and would heal with time. Given her young age, her ability to heal was strong, and the likelihood of scarring was minimal.

The doctors had already explained these possibilities to Becky, and she understood them well.

Upon seeing Jade’s comforting smile, Becky’s guard lowered slightly, and she nodded softly. "Thank you."

As Becky spoke, she kept glancing out the window, as if fearing something.

Jade followed her gaze but saw no one outside. She quickly realized what was troubling Becky. "Are you afraid your stepmother might come in?"

At the mention of Rita, fear washed over Becky’s face. She nodded, then quickly shook her head, denying it. "No, my