"It was Dad who hit us, thump thump thump, we were all scared and cried."
Ge Qiuqin's third son stood aside and said in a childish voice.
"Is this true, sister-in-law?"
Xia Enru looked into her eyes and asked.
Ge Qiuqin looked embarrassed; she didn't know how to answer.
"Xia, don't listen to the child's nonsense. It's just a small argument, nothing serious."
Xia Enruo knew that Ge Qiuqin would not tell the truth because of her pride, but the bruises were too large, covering half of her arm.
She pulled Ge Qiuqin down to sit.
"Sister-in-law, take off your top, let me see."
"It's alright, Xia. It's really alright! I'll go get you and Chief of Staff Gu some chicken soup."
Ge Qiuqin stood up to leave, but Xia Enruo held her down.
Xia Enruo ignored her and took off her shirt herself.
The scene before her eyes left Xia Enru speechless with shock. Ge Qiuqin's arms, shoulders, back, and even her stomach and chest were covered with bruises of varying sizes, a sight that made one's scalp tingle and ignite a burning anger.
“Sister-in-law, did Brother Zhang do this? How could he do this? It’s so serious, it’s definitely domestic violence and intentional injury. Go to the police station and report him for abuse. With these injuries, you’ll win every time.”
Xia Enru rebuked, her eyes reddening.
"Xia, you can't report him. Besides, he's my husband and the father of four children. How can I send my own husband to the police station!"
Ge Qiuqin hugged Xia Enruo's leg and said through tears.
At this moment, all the resentment and sorrow in her heart poured out in front of Xia Enruo.
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