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"I, myself couldn't do a thing. Many days passed, and my sister wasn't found. I sent for people who would look for her and one of my men told me they found her body. I went there and it was really her. She was mercilessly killed by those people. It took me days to get over my sister's death.

Then, I decided to give her a befitting burial in honor of her.

After the burial, Bella also became missing.

She was missing for two whole days. Worry was eating me up, but thankfully I received a news that the Royal palace are in custody of a small child. I made my research and found she was the one, so I came here." Explained Bella's uncle.

There was a deafening silence. Gosh, Bella had really gone through a lot.

I couldn't help the tears as I looked at the child. Why must she go through this? This world is full of cruel people.

"If... You don't mind, can she stay... here a little... longer, till she gets better at least" I requested, stuttering a bit. Verin stared at me for a while before he