Ava pushed Madeline away with the last bit of her strength.

Madeline almost lost her footing, but she was still hugging Ava, who insisted that she should leave as soon as possible.

“Ava, don't be afraid. I'm here. I won't let anyone bully you again,” Madeline promised as she held the trembling Ava.

Having known Ava for so many years, Madeline always had the impression that Ava was strong and upright. She was never afraid of anything, but now, Madeline could feel from Ava's trembling body how scared she was at the moment.

Looking at the various wounds on Ava's body, Madeline's heart was also in excruciating pain.

She could not imagine what Esther had done to Ava in this short period that would cause Ava to be covered in such nasty wounds.

Naya's mother, Esther Bay, was even more extreme than Naya.

Sure enough, only people like that would have children who acted the same.

Madeline hugged Ava in even more distress, while Esther, who was watching this scene, displayed a sinister an