Chapter 317

---- her gaze, but the sadness in her eyes was unmistakable There were no other children in the houseperhaps they couldnt have their own.

Whatever the case, I had done my part.

Taking one last glance, I hurried away to deal with the other pressing matter.

One night.

That was all it took for my lazy, peaceful life to go to hell.

When I returned, that man was still right where I had left him.

---- draped over her shoulders, and immediately scooped the baby up as he began to cry.

As she pulled back the blanket, I saw the confusion and astonishment in her eyes.

I watched them like a hawkif I saw any sign they would harm him, I would take him elsewhere.

"Hes cursed.

work of one of those whores..." "Clara," the man interrupted, glancing

wails

be hungry,

lets get you some

the cow," she instructed, carrying the

mans sharp eyes still searched the darkness, but eventually, he gave

crept closer, peering through the

kitchen, the woman carefully examined the baby on

with him?" "What do you think?

took pity on this poor child," she answered, cradling

these children dont live long,

her with a

"I know.

happy while he lasts." She lowered ---- They had treaties, pacts, alliances that were supposedly beneficial to both sides, when in reality,

was legal, but everyone could be a

were

patrons

you have a

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