Chapter 68. Warnings
After a moment of silence, Mrs. Spencer turned to the nurse standing quietly by the door.
"I believe Maria will be fine by this time tomorrow," she said with authority. "Please ensure she is safely returned to her place without attracting unnecessary attention."
"Yes, ma’am. I’ll make sure everything is carried out neatly," the nurse replied with a calm nod.
Then Mrs. Spencer turned back to Maria and smiled gently.
"Maria, it’s so nice to see you here with us. We hope next time we see you, it’s not under such circumstances. Remember everything I’ve told you. And do not under any condition, let anyone know about our existence or anything we talked about here."
With those final words, her eyes fixed firmly on Maria, Mrs. Spencer stood up and walked away, leaving Maria with the nurse.
Once she was gone, the nurse turned her attention to Maria, speaking softly.
"My dear, I want you to understand something, life isn’t always how it looks from the outside. You begin to understand it better when you feel it, when it teaches you lessons. That’s how you find out where you’re strong and where you’re weak. So go back into your world and be strong."
Her voice was soothing and warm, accompanied by a gentle smile. Maria nodded silently, appreciating the calm energy the nurse offered. She leaned back slowly on the bed, trying to relax.
Sensing Maria wanted to rest, the nurse gave her a light pat on the back and quietly stepped out of the room, leaving her alone with her thoughts.
Maria stared at the ceiling, her mind spinning.