Chapter 136

Chapter 136

Before long, everyone in the room came to understand the circumstances up to this point.

Eliza gave a brief nod to Adeline, who had helped her each time her words faltered.

"Adeline. Is there no way you might not become the Saintess……"

Diego had agonized so much that the rims of his eyes were red.

Adeline smiled apologetically and stroked his cheek.

"I'm sorry. I can't turn away while someone else takes on my burden in my place. Especially when it's Lady Alastair, my precious friend."

"Adeline……"

Diego crouched down and buried his face in Adeline's shoulder.

Adeline stretched out her arms, embraced him, and stroked down his back.

"And I forgot to mention it, but I'm unwell."

"What? Where?"

Diego jerked upright in alarm. Adeline awkwardly avoided his eyes as he immediately searched her face.

Since she was hesitating, Eliza spoke firmly in her place.

She told…