Chapter 39

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I left the car to stand outside after the little scolding I gave to my younger siblings, but it also got me thinking.

What if this was truly the last time I actually get to spend time with the both of them, I have to defeat Altheda soon and for that to happen I have to go to magic school, which also means I'll have to leave my family soon.

I took a deep breath trying to clear my head when I heard a voice beside me.

"You seem stressed child?" The old woman said.

She was smallish and hunched over carrying a basket full of roses, probably to sell them, they were beautiful though.

"You have seen life is short and our youth won't last forever so you must trust yourself and the people closest to you to make the right decision. Here's a pretty rose for a pretty girl." I smiled at the old lady and received the rose.

"Thank you, ma'am. Could I get a dozen of roses from you?" I asked politely.

"Oh sure my dear, here you go." She slowly packed the roses into an old newspaper and handed them ov