The Beauty And The Wolf - Chapter 141

Days passed by.

Weeks turned into months.

Ivy no longer visited Sabrina at the Portwell Mansion.

Sabrina wondered what is going on with her friend? Did Ivy get tired of helping her?

There’s no denying that Ivy was so much engrossed with her personal affairs. The bird was very attentive in helping her with her problems. She was also aware that it’s very tiring helping others too much.

Maybe…

Ivy just wants to breathe and enjoy her life in a little while before coming to see her.

If that’s the case then she would give her enough space, she wouldn’t feel upset that the bird distances herself from her.

Her problem is difficult to deal with since it’s not easy to find Priestess Leera and Rhett all over the country, which requires a long time and thorough searching across the lands.

She’s stuck in the Portwell Mansion, that’s why she can’t find Rhett anywhere.

What if Ivy already quit and no longer wants to help her find Rhett?

Although she felt sad about the possibility, she will accept Ivy’s decision without any hard feelings because it’s her problem and she should be the one who will find Rhett but she has no resources and no clues where to start finding him.

“Ivy, please visit me once in a while? I don’t mind if you no longer want to help me find Rhett. I understand if that is your decision. Just let me know that you are doing fine and safe, that’s all I’m asking…” Sabrina whispered, hoping that the wind will carry her message to Ivy.

She stared at the darkness of the night, wishing Ivy well.

Her thoughts went to Rhett wondering what he’s doing right now? She hoped that he was doing well right now even if he is spending time with that shameless woman.

She released a deep sigh.

What she’s going to do with her life now?

Ivy already abandoned her.

The guardian was also a no-show to her lately.

She was stuck in the mansion, which is a safe place, so no danger for her, therefore the guardian is a no-show to her.

She’s irritated with the guardian and the medallion, they’re such an irritating combo! A dual mystery that she can’t decipher!

Frustrated, she closed the window and went to bed, preparing to sleep. She didn’t turn off the light, she was tired of staring into the darkness of the room.

She spent the next two hours pondering about her situation. She needs to find Rhett to make her heart whole again!

It’s about time that she will find him on her own, with her effort, without depending on others.

That’s right!

The more she thinks about it, the more the idea sounds appealing to her.

She can’t stay in the mansion doing nothing!

She will find Rhett no matter where Leera hides him!

If she has to go to the ends of the earth to find them, she will do it!

Sighing, she rose to her feet and went to the cabinet where her clothes are. She grabbed the pouch where she stored her money. She doesn’t have much but it’s enough to start her search in finding Rhett.

She will visit the towns, the villages, the forest to find Rhett.

She will find work along the way to sustain her living accommodation and expenses. She’s a hardworking person, she’s confident that there will be kind people who will accommodate her in exchange for work around their house and property.

As for her safety, she will leave that part to the guardian – he will keep her safe.

Now that she already made up her mind, she’s starting to feel at peace with herself that she didn’t experience for a long time after regaining her memories.

She glanced at the clock hanging on the wall, it was 10:00 in the evening.

She quickly grabbed the bag at the bottom of the cabinet and began packing her things.

One hour later, she finished packing. She began yawning, feeling sleepy.

She glanced at the clock on the wall, the time is 11:00 in the evening.

She turned off the light and went to bed. She sleep peacefully that night.

…

The following day.

Sabrina woke up at 7:00 in the morning and joined Cornelia in the dining room for breakfast at 7:30.

They ate breakfast in silence.

Before they left the dining room to begin their day, Sabrina cleared her throat. “Aunt… I want to tell you something important…” she said.

Cornelia looked at Amber. “Go on, what is it child?” she asked.

Sabrina took a deep breath and said, “Um… I’m leaving tomorrow morning…”

Cornelia’s eyes widened in surprise, although she already expected this kind of thing to happen soon, still Amber’s decision to leave the mansion deeply saddened her. She took a deep breath. “W-why? W-where are you going?” she inquired worriedly.

“I’m going to find someone important related to my past,” Sabrina replied.

“Did you already make up your mind?” Cornelia asked woefully.

Sabrina nodded her head and replied, “Yes!”

Cornelia took a deep breath. The expression on her face was that of someone about to lose a beloved family. “Okay, I respect your decision. Just in case bad things happened out there, just remember you can always return here. You’re like a family to me, you’re always welcome here to live with me. I will always wait for your visit,” she said misty-eyed. She rose to her feet about to leave the room.

Sabrina rose to her feet and embraced the good woman who treated her like a family. “Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity, Aunt! I will never forget you. You will always be the best Aunt for me!” she stated in a heartfelt tone, fresh tears sprang from her eyes.

Cornelia fought the urge to cry, she rubbed the girl’s back. “You take care of yourself out there,” she said, her voice breaking. She feels comforted that Amber was wearing a powerful medallion on her neck, it will keep her safe from harm.

“I will. Please, take care of yourself too,” Sabrina replied.

With a heavy heart, the women left the dining room and performed their morning routine around the property.

Lunchtime and afternoon passed by like a blur.

Finally, evening comes.

The women ate their last dinner together that night.

They both were trying to invoke a smile for each other, masking the sadness they felt inside.

After eating dinner, they retired to their room on the second floor.

One hour later.

Cornelia can be seen exiting her room and walking towards Sabrina’s room. She knocked on the door and Sabrina opened it.

“Aunt… do you need anything?” Sabrina asked.

“I want to give you this money, it can help you to buy food and stuff on the way to your destination,” Cornelia said and placed the pouch of gold and silver coins in Sabrina’s hands.

Sabrina looked at the pouch and shook her head. “No need for this, Aunt. The money that Lady Helen’s friend had given to me in the capital is still intact, it’s enough for my journey,” she said.

Cornelia sighed. “Don’t be stubborn, take the money, it’s the only thing I can help you with,” she insisted.

“Okay, I’ll accept it. Thank you, Aunt!” Sabrina said just to make her happy.

Cornelia looked at her and sighed deeply. “It would have been nice if you just stay with me here in the mansion for the rest of your life…” she stated sadly.

“I’m sorry, Aunt. I have to go…” Sabrina replied dejectedly.

“Okay. Rest early and sleep well. Good night,” Cornelia spoke.

“Night night, Aunt!” Sabrina responded cheerfully.

Cornelia turned around and went back to her room.

Sabrina watched her aunt going inside her room, she closed the door and placed the pouch in her traveling bag.

She stared at her bag for a few minutes. Her clothes are few, she only needs to bring one bag with her. The less baggage she brings with her the better for traveling.

So, this is it!

It might be her last sleep here in this room that she comes to love. This room is so much better compared to the room she had in the cave and the one in Grandma Azere’s hut. But she loves those places because they were part of her past and she shared them with the people she loves and adores.

Tomorrow she will embark on a new adventure, to find her beloved Rhett.

It’s better to travel far and wide to find him than stay idle in the mansion doing nothing, she won’t find him that way.

Although it’s gonna be a difficult journey…

She has to start somewhere!

She sleep early that night, no longer waiting for Ivy’s visit.

She wishes Ivy the best in life! She could never find a terrific friend like her.

Ivy is an amazing friend!

“I miss you so much, friend!” she whispered her longing into the darkness of the night.

One hour later.

Sabrina lay her body down on the bed ready to sleep.

A few minutes later, she drifted into a deep slumber.

…

The following day.

Sabrina woke up early, feeling excited and at the same time anxious about her solo adventure today.

She went inside the bathroom to relieve her bladder.

After combing her white hair and putting her wig on, she exited her room and joined her aunt downstairs for breakfast in the dining room.

Cornelia looked at Amber. “Where are you going? Do you want to go to town?” she inquired.

“Yes, I will start there…” Sabrina replied.

“Okay, I will accompany you to the town today. We will board the carriage together and then I’ll bring you to a safe place where you can rent a room for several days, weeks, or even months,” Cornelia offered.

Sabrina smiled. “That would be nice, Aunt!” she gushes happily. She can’t refuse the offer because her aunt might feel upset and sad. She knows that her aunt only wants to make sure that she will have a safe place to stay in town.

After they finished eating, they left the dining room and went back to their room to get ready for their journey.

Two hours later.

Cornelia and Sabrina can be seen boarding the carriage, heading to town.