Book 13: Chapter 29
“I apologise for burdening you two.”
“Don’t force yourself. You took care of our husband, so it’s only right we take care of you. Plus, you saved us. Focus on healing your chest wound first.”
Ying wouldn’t listen to me. Yet, for some reason, she got along unbelievably well with Nier. Perhaps it was because the two of them found traits that resonated with each other. For instance, despite being concerned for each other, they both maintained expressionless looks when communicating. Additionally, perhaps Nier felt a sense of nostalgia, as looking at the current Ying must’ve been tantamount to seeing her former self.
Nier sat down to one side, while Ying lied on the ground. Ying turned her head to look at Nier and softly said, “You can’t wear shoes indoors.”
“Oh?” NIer looked to me, hoping I’d translate.
I was their translator. After I told Nier what Ying said, Nier took of her shoes and handed them to me. She then said, “Ying, I’ve heard about your sister.”
“You shouldn’t know about it,” replied Ying. She turned Lucia, who was under the tree, looking eager to try climbing it. She stated, “It’s our business. It’s useless even if you know. You don’t need to know about it. It was my mistake; thus, I should be here. The villagers didn’t do anything wrong, either. I was the one who caused my sister’s predicament. The villagers aren’t at fault.”
I retorted with frustration: “It’s not your fault!”
Nier pressed her hand onto my shoulder: “Dear, calm down. I’ll speak to her. Don’t be agitated.”