The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 1576

Alison was already perched on the edge of the railing, like she was about to jump over it, as she spoke.

"Stop!" Ivy shouted.

"If you end your life like this, you won't get another shot at being human!"

Calvin arrived in a hurry, just in time to catch Ivy's words.

"Why?" Alison turned around, fear in her eyes.

"Didn't you ever read the Bible?" Ivy asked.

Alison was isolated by her mother, forbidden to play with other kids, which made her an introvert and clueless about the Bible.

"The Bible says that life is a gift from God, sacred and precious. We can't just throw it away," Ivy explained solemnly.

Ivy was frantic.

Once Ivy finished, Alison's legs gave way. She fell to the ground, burying her head in her knees, crying out, "I didn't want to do this, but what am I supposed to do? If I don't do as my mom says, she'll hit me when I get home!"

"Does she hit you often?" Ivy slowly approached Alison.

Seeing that Alison seemed to have given up on the idea of jumping, Ivy sat down next to her.

Alison didn't answer, but rolled up her sleeves.

Ivy had heard other kids mocking Alison before, for wearing long sleeves in such hot weather. It was odd.

Now, she finally understood why Alison wore long sleeves. Her slender arms were covered in scars.

Calvin took one look.

He instantly recognized that some of the old injuries were from being hit with a stick. There were also fresh pinch marks on her arms, seemingly made that day.