Chapitre 89: Mercenaries 7

Marie could not help but pinch her arm as she stopped herself from shaking.

"I always thought that Miss Marie would be the one who would receive the blessing. It turns out that— ." Dorothy had a look of worry on her face as she blinked at Marie. "I apologize Miss Marie. But please do not worry… the one who will receive the blessing will surely treat us well." Dorothy gave her a warm smile as if she was comforting her yet, Marie did not miss the mockery in her eyes.

The woman was mocking her.

Yet, she could not do anything to rebut her words. She gritted her teeth. Her face was still pale and she could still feel her limbs shaking from what just transpired. She then looked at her mother who fainted after her turn. Right now, some servants are escorting her mother out of the gardens towards the physician's quarters.

"Oh— it seems that no one would receive the blessing— " someone from behind them uttered. "Isn't it a pity?"

"There is still one," someone said.