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Chapter 1840
The Prior noticed Mary’s affection on Erica alright.
Last time after Erica left, Mary finished her tasks and then sat at the monastery gate, staring into the distance.
Mary didn’t voice it out, but anyone with half a brain could tell, she was waiting for someone.
By dusk, when he and Larkin rushed to the hospital, they saw Mary and Erica walking out hand in hand, her Rice
showing a kind of happiness the Prior
had never seen before on her.
The Prior noticed the change in Mary.
Mary was still young, didn’t understand the purpose of the monastery and faith. All she knew was that she had to
read and copy the scriptures every day
at the monastery
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSo, whether it was religious practices or worldly life, it didn’t make much of a difference to her.
“Did you ask Mary?” Abbot didn’t ask him the reasons.
The Prior shook his head, “There’s no need to ask, I can make this decision for her
Abbot let out a long sigh, “She’s the girl you brought back, it’s up to you whether she stays or leaves. 1 got it.”
Abbot closed his eyes.
Next to him was a small incense burner, brought by Larkin.
He’s now in the antiques business, this little incense burner was something he bought five years ago.
At the time, he saw it and thought his teacher would like it, so he bought it.
The incense in the burner was also mixed by Larkin himself.
It has a calming effect, can help with depression.
Abbot really liked this incense burner, enjoyed the faint smell of the incense.
After Larkin walked around the monastery with Erica for over an hour, he walked her back, then returned to Abbot’s
room.
Larkin’s timing was unfortunate.
The Prior had just helped Abbot back to his room to sleep.
He gently closed the door to Abbot’s room, and as he turned around, Larkin walked in.
“The Abbot just took his meds and went to sleep,” the Prior walked towards Larkin, “Your medicine really works, the
Abbot’s condition today is better than any other day”
Larkin just nodded slightly, his gaze fell on Abbot’s door.
He knew that this improvement may not mean much, it might just be a brief recovery before Abbot’s passing.
“Uh, is Ms. Lawrence okay?” the Prior asked slightly embarrassed.
“She’s feeling a bit down.” Larkin answered, “By the way, do you have any contact info for that family in the
monastery? Erica and her friends, they’ll help contact some experts in this area, can help her get checked out.”
“She’s a nice lady “the Prior said as he took out his phone, made a call, asked around, then hung up. “They’ve
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmcalled a few times before, I’ll have them contact you tomorrow”
The Prior paused for a moment.
“But, they might think that the lady is possessed by a ghost, they might not accept your help.
“Let it be” Larkin said lightly
If they refuse, there’s nothing they can do about it.
“The Abbot said before he went to sleep, if you come, to send you back to rest, you don’t need to stay up with him
the Prior paused for a moment, “Let’s go, ll walk you back”
The Prior is a straight shooter, he can never hide his feelings.
One look and Larkin could tell, he had something to say
So, he nodded
As they crossed the threshold, walking towards Larkin’s quarters, the Prior was looking at his toes, not saying a
word
Larkin didn’t rush him, just quietly moved forward
Just before they reached Larkins courtyard, the Prior finally mustered up the courage to say “Larkut you and Ms.
Lawrence are married, have you guys ever thought about having kids?”
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