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Emery really wanted to slap Kieran. But her stomach hurt, and she was afraid something would go wrong. She decided to close her eyes, pretending not to hear or see anything. Ignoring Kieran was the best way to mock him. Whatever he said, she would just not respond. Hearing silence, Kieran glanced down at Emery. Her pale face was scrunched up in a frown, and her forehead was glistening with sweat. She looked terrible, likely due to the nasty fall she had just taken. The path from the docks to the village wasn't short. Yet despite carrying Emery in his arms the entire way, Kieran didn't feel tired. It seemed Emery had become noticeably thinner since their separation. Holding her in his arms, she felt almost weightless. Her bony frame was pressed against his arms, leaving them sore. After all, being too thin wasn't a good thing. Kieran furrowed his brows in annoyance. Though he didn't want to deal with her, he couldn't just leave her by the roadside. A surge of frustration bubbled u