Chapter 122

Bryce only slowed down when they could no longer see Abelin.

He asked breathlessly, "Does your leg still hurt?"

Holly had an arm around his neck as she said, "It doesn't hurt anymore. You should let me down now."

Bryce said, "It doesn't matter. We'll be back soon."

Holly relented as she couldn't argue against him.

She sorted her thoughts and explained, "The materials Annie asked someone to get haven't arrived. I had nothing to do so I went to bed early. I woke up later and couldn't fall back asleep.

"Then, I heard someone playing the flute, and the tune was quite beautiful. Curious, I went out to have a look. I didn't know that it was Abelin. I wouldn't have gone if I had known."

Bryce hummed lowly. There wasn't any expression on his face.

Holly wasn't sure if he believed her or not.

After giving it some thought, she reached out to caress his worn-out face.

She then chided, "Why did you come now when you've just left this morning? You don't have to always visit me since you'