Chapter 177: The masked stranger

[Music Recommendation: Love in the dark ~ Adele]

Upon Ballister's instruction, Jacquelyn went outside the castle gate, leaving Layla and Iva with Griselda.

"Since I wasn't mentioned, I'll go back inside and prepare dinner. It looks like it's going to be a long day today." Griselda waved, then turned around and went back inside the Castle.

Iva stood with Layla for two long minutes, and nothing happened. She sighed, rubbing her neck gently. "Maybe we can just play here, what do you think?" Iva suggested. "I'm going to close my eyes and count to three, then I'll chase you. Run as fast as you can, or I'll tickle you when I catch you."

"One!" Iva started counting.

Layla shouted, "Wait," She looked around for where to run to, and when she found a spot, she giggled.

"Two!" Layla clapped her hands excitedly.

"Catch me!" She started running towards her hiding place.