Chatper 40: Mysterious House at the Castle

“Urella’s husband died years ago and so she was left with two children,” Jimmy began.

“She has children?” Julietta exclaimed in surprise.

“Yes, but local gossip says that she had them adopted as a sacrifice so that she could gain her powers,” Jimmy responded.

“That sounds terribly selfish,” Julietta commented with a sneer as she resumed walking. “Abandoning one’s children is bad,” she added.

“She is believed to be of assistance to many people,” Jimmy responded. “So, I suppose she feels that she is helping more people by being a witch than by simply being loyal to two children,” he pointed out.

“But her children are her flesh and blood,” Julietta argued.

“That’s why it was a big sacrifice, which apparently paid off well according to her,” Jimmy explained.

“Really?” Julietta responded with an appalled expression on her face. “Is that why she has such a big mansion?” she asked.