Everyone turned toward the rat girl at once. Suddenly becoming the center of attention, Mivy instinctively lowered her head.
Merry was startled at first, but realization struck her quickly.
She pinched her daughter's stomach hard and whispered through clenched teeth, "Don't say another word, you stupid child!"
But it was too late. Mivy's confession had already been heard by everyone, including Valeo's group.
"Mivy, are you serious?" Rivo asked gently.
Mivy did not answer. Fear of her mother sealed her lips.
Beside Rivo, Brakka snapped without waiting for a reply. "Kid, show us where you hid it!"
The commanding tone in Brakka's voice made Merry panic. Without realizing it, her grip tightened, pinching Mivy even harder.
Holding back tears, Mivy could only clutch the hem of her old skirt.
Fiora noticed immediately. Her brow furrowed. "Let her go! You're hurting your own daughter!"
