Motherly Warmth

Chapter 46: Motherly Warmth

Leaving the moment became my motto after that rough emotional breakdown. I started to enjoy fighting with her puppet, which eventually became my daily routine after errands around her territory. I have never seen Marieta leave her house, she’d spend her day and night reading and mixing liquids for her potion.

I was in the dining, sitting like a queen while having my coffee. I have been watching her very busy. “What are you doing, Marieta? You look like you’re running out of time.”

“I am scared I might die before I figure this out.” Scared.

I felt bored when her puppets became easy to take down. I knocked on the door to get her attention.

“Can I roam around?”

“Just make sure you aren’t crying when you return or worse never return.” That was harsh. She wasn’t good a saying take care, was she?

“Sure,” I got my backpack and cape. I made sure I brought a knife to protect myself. I thought of visiting Zild but I realized, maybe he was not ready to t