(Saline POV) I started walking towards the kitchen and there was no maid present because It was not lunchtime. I thanked God in my heart and went into it. Lauren and Gina were kneading dough and both were panting hard because it was clearly more than their capacity but there was no one who could think about them. “Lauren! I am hungry,” I tried to sound normal but my body was full of bruises and I had dried blood on my face. She turned to look towards me and a loud gasp erupted from her mouth. “Oh, My Holy God! What happened to you?” Lauren said and tears started rolling down her cheeks. She came towards me and slowly touched my bruised cheek. I didn’t flinch because I didn't want to scare that poor soul, but as soon as her trembling hand made contact with my cheek, I winced loudly and