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


    So, 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 nicedy “the Prior said as he took out his phone, made a call, asked around, then hung up.


    “They’ve called a few times before, I’ll have them contact you tomorrow”


    The Prior paused for a moment.


    “But, they might think that thedy is possessed by a ghost, they might not ept 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 youe, 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


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    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?”