Claiming she had fallen
When Loretta asked about the injuries, Cathy quickly brushed it off. She told Loretta she had simply fallen out of her wheelchair and that it wasn’t a big deal. Despite the severity of the bruises, she insisted it was just a clumsy accident and downplayed the entire event. Her calm tone didn’t match her battered appearance, which made the explanation hard to believe.
Still, Cathy was adamant. She said it had happened quickly and that she’d be more careful next time. “Please don’t worry,” she said with a forced smile. Though Loretta was deeply unsettled, she respected Cathy’s wishes and didn’t push further—at least not yet. But the unease lingered in the back of her mind.
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