" It hurts, right? Basmus, go ask someone to bring cold water and some ice." Oscar inspected Anya's face and could see it began to swell up substantially. His heart ached looking at her. Karoline didn't need to hit her this hard, but it was justified in his opinion.
"um.." Basmus, who was feeling anxious, not knowing what was happening, left quickly. He was a strong kid, but looking at his big sister's face almost made him cry. After all, they were too young to control their emotions.
" Anya, sit down. Let me see your face," he asked.
"No."
" Are you mad at your mother for hitting you?" He asked directly, to which she stayed silent. She couldn't remember anyone hitting her or even lightly slapping her hand. So it was not a surprise that she was still in shock that her mother hit her for an orphan that she barely knew!
