This sudden turn of events left Sigrid completely stunned. She widened her eyes in sheer disbelief, instinctively covering her burning, aching cheek, and asked with a trembling voice, "Mother! How could you hit me for his sake?"
In that gaze, there was grievance, shock, and, above all, a deep incomprehension of her mother's actions.
Boccaccio looked at Sigrid and let out a deep sigh, one that seemed laden with endless worldly sorrow and helplessness.
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