Chapter 1845

“Yeah, I guess you’re right.” Larkin wrapped his arms around Erica’s waist.

“Just stop thinking about it then.”

Erica gave a small nod, but she couldn’t really let go of the thought.

If Mary was okay with it, she was willing to take Mary away from the convent.

When Mary got to the Prior’s place, he was wiping down a portrait of Abbot.

In his room, he had a table where he kept Abbot’s portrait.

Mary called out to him.

The Prior wiped his eyes and turned to see Mary alone. “Where’s Larkin?”

Ms. Lawrence.” Mary walked in,

them? Why are you here eating bread…” “I’m just doing my job as a host. I can’t just tag along and freeload, can 1?” Mary sat down and started munching on the

across from her. “Mary, you seem to really like Ms.

Mary didn’t even look up as she interrupted him.

like it here in the convent.” Mary added.

lucky. You may not know it, but Larkin and Ms. Lawrence live abroad all year round. It’s a long way from here, a ten–hour flight. You might not see Ms. Lawrence for a long time.” The Prior

her chewing for a moment.

her.” Mary’s voice choked, her eyes growing red. “Everything has its cause and effect. Maybe my fate with Ms. Lawrence was just for this period of time. Abbot taught me

you’re willing to go with Larkin and Ms. Lawrence, you can extend that fate. You can leave the convent, go to school, make new friends, have parents!”

my side.” Mary’s voice was barely a whisper, but it hit the Prior like a bolt

it matter if I’m not with you?” The Prior’s

talking and just kept eating her bread.

much of a talker, fell silent too.

the conversation was over, Mary suddenly asked, “Do

ached. “No, I just want you to

to experience the love of parents, to see the outside world, and then decide what kind of life she wanted, instead of being

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