The Silent 625

625.Chapter 625

At this moment, Eliza had no ides that tomorrow, she wouldn't just be meeting the king and Dians.

Someone eler was waiting for her too

Peturning to Saint Grace Nunnery, Eliza was immediately surrounded by her senior sisters and aunts, all eager to check on her and show their care.

*It's good to have you back Mary has been thinking about you nonstop these past few days. She even led us in several prayer ceremonies-some for the people of Woteria, and some just for you."

Sarah leaned in close and whispered, "I bet Mary is still copying scriptures for you right now. You should go see her." Eliza couldn't help but smile. Without hesitation, she turned and hurried off to find Mary.

"Mary Mary!"

As soon as she reached the courtyard outside Mary's quarters, Eliza couldn't wait and called out twice.

Just as she reached the door and was about to push it open, it swung inward on

its own.

"Serenity?" Standing behind the door was Mary, her face lighting up with joy as she looked at Eliza.

"Mary, I'm back." Eliza smiled brightly,

But Mary's eyes turned red, brimming with tears.

"You reckless girl! You always run straight into danger! You didn't even think to tell me before heading off to Woteria. Do you know how worried I was? You... you're going to be the death of me!"

Seeing Eliza still smiling, Mary gave her a light tap on the arm, more playful than angry. Eliza, of course, didn't feel a thing.

knew Mary was just pretending to be mad, her eyes

forward, clinging to Mary's arm like a

as she coaxed, "Don't be mad anymore. I'm back safe and

it's fine! Tina was always by your side to protect you, and I could at

been mildly concerned when Diana mentioned that Eliza had gone to

up escorting Grandpa Lin back, as arranged by Eliz Mary was both

left Hasen City after delivering Grandpa Lin, heading straight

to find her.

the shadows, yet you still

that Eliza had returned safe and

at the same time, she

the courtyard, inspecting her

of being upset, Eliza grinned from ear to ear, soaking in the rare feeling of being fussed over. It was

she smiled, she began to feel a bit guilty. Rubbing her nose, she tried to explain, "Mary, don't forget-I've got som skills too! You taught me poison techniques and insect

and clumsy insect control, what would do if a real assassin came at you? You'd be

"I mean, I wasn't completely alone. The Prince Regent a the Black Flag

"Some mes, the real danger isn't out there-it's

decided to just obediently take

you," Mary said,

friend. With a mix of joy and sorrow, she said, "Eliza, from the moment you came to

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trusted Flies to handle moet dangers, but when i came to true life or death situations, Mary feared that, unlike those who could seapt and compromise, Eliza would rather throw everything on the line, even if it meant risking her life, than lower her head even a

Mary Elies was like a rope pulled taut-whways stretched to

exposed

was what Mary

one day, Eliza would push herself too far

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