Kyle got up with her, and they headed to the kitchen. Gladys saw her with the swollen cheek, surprised, but didn't want to ask to avoid being intrusive.

"What happened, my girl? Oh God, who did this to you?" Emilia was entering the kitchen at that moment, and when she saw her face, she covered her mouth.

Lindsey began to tell her what had happened.

"I wish I could have been there to put those two in their place. They have no scruples to mistreat a sweet and kind girl like you. I'm sorry that you have such people as family in your life."

Lindsey shrugged, Gladys served them the food, and they began to eat together.

After finishing dinner, Kyle took her by the hand and led her towards the stairs. Once in the bedroom,

"Lin, I have to punish you. I promised that woman, and today you caused chaos. You need to be more careful."

"But I was the one wronged. Look at my swollen cheek. You're a pervert, lustful..." she grumbled discontentedly and began to protest.

"Your cheek is better than when