Despite the size of the house, there were fortunately two rooms, so Vitori was able to accommodate for the night.
The village was so small that there wasn't even a single motel. Though he felt reluctant about imposing on them, he had no other option but to stay.
"She looks so peaceful," Emma murmured under her breath as Nana slept between them, hugging her arm lightly.
Her lips were slightly parted, her breathing soft and steady. She must have been exhausted after running around the house and chatting endlessly with them.
"Yes, she does," William replied in an equally quiet tone, his gaze lingering on the little girl.
After leaving in such a rush, their biggest worry had always been her. How would Nana live without them? Even a single day of delay made her teary and sulky. And when they left the academy, they had no idea when they would see her again.
