Chapter 1842


    “Chill”


    Larkin raised a hand, nting his broad palm before her gaze, obscuring most of her face Erica


    blinked, her long eyshes brushing against Larkin’s palm, eliciting a ticklish sensation “I’m chilled” A


    few secondster. Erica gently pushed Larkin’s hand aside, holding it tightly. “But I’m still a bit jittery, do


    you think your teacher will be pissed that I took you away?”


    “He won’t “Larkin reassured with a smile. Don’t worry”


    Facing the elder who raised you, I’m bound to be jittery!” Erica took a few deep breaths, Tlook like a hot


    mess right now, I need to go back and change into something more formal”


    She had thrown on some sweats as soon as she woke up and hadn’t even had time to fox her hair.


    “You look great in anything.”Larkin corrected her earnestly


    “Ha Erica giggled at hispliment, her eyes squinting into slits.


    The pair walked and talked, and before they could make it to the sermon, Larkin’s phone started


    buzzing


    Upon seeing the caller ID, the smile on Larkin’s face vanished.


    Neither Enca nor Larkin attended the morning sermon at the church


    After answering the call, Larkin grabbed Erica’s hand and dashed to his teacher’s room.


    Outside the room, a crowd had already gathered, waiting


    Larkin’s heart hammered in his chest


    Everyone looked at him, their faces aplicated mix of emotions, heads bowed, and no one daring to


    speak


    Erica gave Larkin a worried look


    He squeezed her hand tightly, his palm trembling


    Soon, Larkin led her into the room.


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    As soon as Erica entered, she caught a faint whiff of blood.


    Larkin’s teacher leaned against a stack of pillows, the corner of his mouth stained with blood, his face


    pale, and the light in his eyes seemingly gone. “Teacher” Larkin called out


    The Abbots eyes brightened slightly at the sound


    “Get the medicine” Larkin turned to the Prior


    The Prior immediately handed over the prepared medicine.


    Just as Larkin was about to start his treatment, his teacher spoke


    “Larkin Abbot’s voice was weak


    Larkin’s hand shook.


    “Where’s your wife?” Abbot asked


    “I’m here!” Erica stepped forward, “Mister, I’m Erica, his wife!”


    Abbot struggled to open his eyes, but saw only darkness.


    He couldn’t see anymore


    “Erica, that’s a pretty name.” Abbot said, then took a deep breath


    Tears rolled down Larkins cheeks


    “Teacher, I came in such a hurry this time, I forgot to bring you a gift. Next time Ie, I’ll bring you the


    tastiest fruit, the most beautiful flowers Enca said gently


    Abbot smiled


    “Lark


    in a good boy” He look while to continue. “You you must be good to him”


    ” wid? Erica immediately assured ham, tears spilling from her eyes. “Don’t worry, I love him very much,


    I will treat him very, very well!


    “Good good “Abbot repeated twice


    Then the light in his eyes slowly faded away


    “Teacher The Prior cried out in anguish, rustang over


    On a clear morning, the Abbot had passed away


    As Larkin stepped out of the room, he identally bumped into a few


    He didn’t feel anything in part


    The sounds of crying echoed behind him, sometimes close, sometimes distant


    As he crossed the threshold, he stumbled slightly.