Chapter 375

The doors to the Great Hall opened as Mila and Nanny were saying their goodbyes. Mila didn't turn to look, too busy hugging another Uncle, but she heard Nanny's gasp.

This gasp sounded bad.

Mila pulled back from her Uncle's arms and noticed he too seemed distracted, she turned.

A villager stood amongst a group of adults, speaking quietly. The adults all looked sick, some cried.

'Nanny,' Mila whispered, and reached for her hand. 'What's wrong?'

Nanny said nothing, only held Mila's hand tight.

The villager looked their way and with a visible sigh, walked to their table.

'I am so sorry to bring you such news. Jeran Mestarn was found dead beneath a rock slide this morning. We think it caught him during the night.'

It took a minute before Mila realized he meant Uncle Jeran.

The lovely calm feeling froze in her mind. She didn't know how she should react.