Chương 44: Punishment (1)

The hours of the day expeditiously passed by for everyone. The sun was starting to set below the horizon, and the sound of riding carriages, including the chattering of civilians staying in the upper East quarters continued to lessen on the street as the clouds above gradually turned darker.

It signals the beginning of night time, and a sign for everyone to return back to their various homes. A more reason for that was when the clouds above rumbled lightly, indicating it was about to rain very soon, and the passersby quickened on their steps to avoid meeting the rain.

After returning home and treating themselves to a quiet dinner, Cassian was in the mood to take a peaceful stroll through the garden. It was quiet and breezy. The lanterns were burning brightly, and the orange-yellowish light settled on Cassian's handsome features. A sigh that didn't fit the peaceful moment could be heard, and he stopped walking.