Chapter 29
Duncan stroked his chinthoughtfully as be listened to chinistopher scold and impatient tone.
“Frein, now on, Rebecca and Ruby are like daughters of the Grant family. As their older brother, you can’t treat them like you do your soldiers. They’re post your Ladies. What if you scare them so badly that they won’t speak at home??
Ituby maintained her usual gentle and obedient demeanor. She leaned slightly against Duncan and softly salid, “It’s alright, Mr. Duncan, Chrisbeing stret is a good thing Discipline everything in the military, after all. There’s no room for joking around. I know I’m not qualified to serve as a doctor in the unit, but I’ll work hand to improve.”
Duncan gave her a faint smile. Recalling he hadn’t seen Reberca ali morning, he asked, “ny the way, where’s Rebecca? i haven’t seen her all morning. Is she still
Ruby’s are flickered upstairs with disdain. Laziness was just part of Rebecca’s nature.
She wondly remembered how Reherra had caused endless trouble in her past life after coming to Chewy A linde promication was all it took to make Rebecca act mcklessh.
“It’s fine if Rebecca sleeps a hitte longer, Mr. Duncan. She has spent so much time in the countryside, and it’s only natural for her to be unfamiliar with some
ustoms here.”
came from upstates and reported, “Rebecca latin her room, Me. Duncan. The bed’s been neatly made. Perhaps
Just after she said so, a maid tidying up the house came fr she left early this morning.”
“She’s left? She has just arrived in Odey and is unfamiliar with the place. It’s dangerous for her to be wandering alone. Search for her
Christopher’s expression darkmed. Rebecca had mentioned proving herself, so what had she run off to do so early in the morning? Though Orkney was the most prosperous hub of their time, it had its share of dangers. Robberies, kidnappings, and theirs occured regularly His expression darkened further, and he turned to stride toward the door without a word.
“Chris, where are you going?” Duncan called after him, but he didn’t answer.
No matter how distant he felt toward Rebecca, he wouldn’t let anyone hard her since he had brought her from Bacton Fields. He had to ensure her sately. Otherwise, the weight of her father’s sacrifice would loom heavier.
By then, the Grant family’s reputation would be at stake for failing to protect their own.
As Christopher stepped out of the Grant residence, all passersby recognized him. He was an excellent captain with multiple meritorious deeds in the military. His air of righteous authority made him instantly recognizable.
“Captain Grant!” People greeted him one after another
Christopher swept his sharp gaze over the bustling streets. Searching like this would be inefficient, so he had to visit the local police station and review the street surveillance cameras to locate Rebecca quiddy.
By sunset, Rebecca had a fruitful day in the mountains. Premblem wild ganodermata had yet to fully emerge for this season, but her sack now held two fourth–grade canodemata that could be sold to the shopkeeper for three thousand dollars
She planned to grind the rest into medicinal power
As the sunset, she began her descent down the mountain
