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Gazing out at the amazing vista of the waterfall, Maria was lost in her thought with a frown on her face.
Olga, who stood beside her, had watched her frown for a while and she became worried.
'Are you okay, my lady?'
Maria forced a grin as she awoke from her trance. 'I'm alright,' she says. She remarked this while turning around to face Olga. 'Olga, tell me something." She paused to clear her throat. 'I'd like to learn more about Markus. Who is he, and why does he enjoy living in the woods so much?'
'Lord Markus is a man who enjoys being alone,' Olga added with her customary lovely smile. "I don't want you to think about it too much, my lady. Everyone, in my opinion, has their individuality and character. That, I believe, is Lord Markus' personality.'
'He enjoys living in the woods.' In awe, Maria mumbled to herself. 'What about his relatives? Is he not having one?' Maria appeared perplexed.
'I apologize, My Lady. Lord Markus' family is unknown to me; I only know Lord Lucas as his brother.' Olga looked pleadingly at Maria.
Maria blinked. "This is the second time I've heard that name from you."
"Lord Lucas is Lord Markus' brother. But some say they're buddies, but they're too close for me to call them that.'
Maria lifted an amused brow. Oh-really? That demon has a close friend who many mistook for a sibling. She grinned. Maria was curious to learn more about Markus; she had a lot of questions but didn't want to ask her. She could see the young lady didn't know much about him, and she decided it would be best if she found out the rest for herself.
Will he come tonight? She questioned herself and moaned in disappointment.
Maria became engrossed in her thoughts once more as her thoughts drifted to Mary. She was suddenly missing her. She wondered where she was right now. Was she now Steven's bride? Maria's eyes were filled with tears as she imagined Mary in a wedding dress and getting married to Steven. She clung to her last strand of self-control to keep the tears from running down her cheeks.
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'Mary...' As she closed her eyes, she mumbled her name to herself. I promise to come back for you, Mary. She made a promise to herself. Maria's eyes glowed with new hope and aspiration as she opened her eyes. She was determined to achieve her goals and save Mary no matter what.79Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3XkmVUykPc
