Chapter 174 - Care of a Mother

(AN.: Sorry for the abrupt ending yesterday. I wasn't comfortable cutting anything out, and I didn't want to go too overboard with length.)

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With some great difficulty, Sarah only managed to utter a short nod accompanied by a muffled "Uhm" as a response towards the Masked Woman's gesture. Yes, she was her mother, but had she ever treated her like a real daughter? Ever since she knew, she was treated with coldness and were just taught the mystical arts. She had no knowledge about the concept of what a Mother's Love really meant, the only thing she ever got was the harsh stares.

The simple gesture from the masked woman didn't develop further. There were no hugs or any show of real motherly and familial love. Still, the much warmer, the kinder tone was what really had an effect on Sarah's heart. It was a unique, new experience for her.