This Marriage Will Surely Succeed

Carmen eventually stood up, albeit half-forced.

She got out of the carriage on her own, refusing Amaia’s help.

Unfazed, Amaia withdrew her hand and began detaching the horses from the carriage.

Due to the bandits attacking the wheels first to halt their progress, the carriage was no longer usable.

At least the horses were unscathed, which was a small relief.

They must have avoided harming them, likely intending to sell such valuable animals.

“Come on up.”

Amaia, already mounted on one of the horses, looked down at Carmen.

Carmen responded in a voice tinged with disbelief, “You want me to ride with you?”