Take off your hat and let me have a good look at you.
The man pursed his lips and hesitated for a moment. Then, he took off his hat, and finally exposed his face. The corner of his eye was covered with a thick gauze, stained red with blood. He looked absolutely gruesome.
Marias eyes narrowed and darkened as she noticed the wound at the corner of his eye and moved closer to him.
Does it hurt? She rushed to the man and reached out to touch his face. Her warm fingertips slightly brushed his skin and fell on the patch.
The man froze in place.
Maria raised her head and glanced at him.
Quite nervous, arent you?
Im asking you a question.
It doesnt hurt. The man tilted his head on the side and took a step back.
Maria withdrew her hand and examined the other scar on his face. It had been there for a long time now.
Maria then Now that side from now on
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Dont worry turned around and sat down on the edge of the bed. youre back, just stay by my about that scar. Ill find you a good doctor to fix it.
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A confused emotion flashed across the mans deep eyes as he gazed at
Maria, but it vanished in an instant.
Thank you, Mrs. Sullivan.
How polite, I like that. I never keep someone around me for no reason. Four years ago, you werent careful enough, and I had to ask you to flee and go overseas since you were constantly being hounded.
Can you believe its been that long? I hope you wont fail me this time.
It wont happen again, Mrs. Sullivan. Ive learned my lesson.
Its about time, Maria remarked, looking the man up and down.
Go and prepare.
Do a good job. You accidentally let him live four years ago and now you must make up for the mistake you made.
IT will, Mrs. Sullivan.
After their brief conversation, the man turned to leave. As soon as he was outside the room, he looked down at the hat in his hand with a hint of animosity, then put it back on.
Mary came rushing afterward, holding a bowl of porridge in her hand.
Mrs. Sullivan, the porridge is ready.