The Mysterious Bruise
Turning to face him at a traffic light, Tara initially thought that it might just have been dirt. When she looked a second time, it was clear that this was something far more malicious than what you can get from playing outside with your friends.
Possibly Being a Stamp or Mark
Tara knew right away that this bruise had something to do with her son’s bad mood. She knew she had to dig a little deeper to find the truth. On closer inspection, she wondered if it was a stamp or a mark of sorts, akin to something you would see on cattle. It was hard to tell without a proper look.