CHAPTER 47

Aurora stood in the kitchen, her hand submerged in cool water, desperately trying to soothe the burning sensation.

Her eyes welled up with tears, and her mind spun with thoughts of despair. Life had only gotten worse for her. She had believed that her previous life under under Thomas's roof was unbearable, but now it seemed that being Xavier's wife offered no respite.

Lost in her thoughts and the throbbing pain in her hand, Aurora was startled by the sound of the door opening.

Maggie entered the kitchen with a sigh. "I'm back my dear, do you need any....," she remarked, but her voice trailed off as her eyes immediately fell upon Aurora's injured hand. Concern etched on her face, she hurried over to her side.

"OMG! What happened, dear?" Maggie asked, worry lacing her voice. "Did you burn yourself?"

Aurora sniffled, blinking away tears, and replied,

"Ummm."Y-yes, it was j-just some b-boiling w-water. I a-accidentally spilled it o-on my h-hand when I p-picked up the pan."

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