Hushed Willows hushed

Perhaps, had she a different family, Grace would be a bold young warrior. Perhaps she'd still be soft spoken and a natural healer, kind and sweet, but by her own nature. But fate gave her as a daughter to a cruel man, and now the damage had been done. 
The male gave her a look, asking silent questions with his eyes. For a long moment the russet girl stood, thinking, and eventually spoke softly. 
           "Abusive family."