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 around the deserted street

babys wails

be hungry, poor

get you some

go milk the cow," she instructed, carrying

sharp eyes still searched the darkness, but eventually, he gave up and went inside, shutting the

crept closer, peering through

woman carefully examined

going to do with him?" "What

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

know these children dont live long,

to her with a

"I know.

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

everyone could be

were

powerful patrons of

have a good life, however long it

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