C1423 Can This Old Lady Bear with It!

By the time he quietly returned to Juxian Manor, it was already broad daylight. He had managed to avoid all of the bright guards and secret sentries, but now, he had run into Maud in front of the courtyard door.

The little girl was still wearing the black robe from last night as she sat on the limestone in front of the gate. Her arms were wrapped around her knees and her face was devoid of blood