Chapter 204 Learning to Break the Curse

[Aimee] Upon our arrival at the library, Mars hesitated at the door and stole glances at Morandi. Morandi looked at him and said curtly, “What? Have you forgotten how desperately you pleaded with me to teach you our healing ways?” Mars smiled embarrassedly. “I’ll sit this one out.” “Cut the nonsense. I’ll deal with you later for heading up the mountain on your own. The issue with the curse is a matter of grave concern. You can’t expect Aimee to handle it alone.” Although Morandi sounded harsh, I knew she wasn’t trying to take it out on Mars. She was simply angry that he didn’t trust her and thought she was capable of harming him. If Mars hadn’t been overly sensitive, he wouldn’t have taken Ares to the Toxic Fog Mountain, and I wouldn’t have passed out from finding them. When Morandi opened the door to the secret room, Mars didn’t seem surprised. Curious, I moved slower to walk alongside him. “You don’t seem surprised that the library has a secret passage.” Mars glanced