Chapter 239

The old butler nodded excitedly, then wrote another word in my palm. I recognized it quickly—Town. Nimes Town. Confused, I asked him, “You want me to head to Nimes Town?” The old butler nodded, then wrote another word in my palm. It took me a while before realizing that it was the word “Smith.” I did not understand what Smith meant, and the old butler was unable to explain either. I could only leave the hospital disappointed. I stood by the hospital’s main doors, staring at the setting sun. I contemplated for a long time in futility and went on until a gentle voice disrupted my train of thought. “Hello, Miss Shaw. I’m Noelle Schick.” Upon hearing that, I looked up with curiosity. A woman wearing an evening gown appeared in front of me. She looked elegant and smiled faintly, just like a typical lady of nobility. She was the woman I met along the way as Zachary led me through the Schick family residence’s courtyard on that rainy night. She wore the same emerald bangle around her