Chapter 39. The Gallows

Richard led me to the spot where I should sit for a better view of their magnificent show.

That was sarcasm.

He brought me to a second-story building where it overlooked the wide central square of the city, which was already crowded with so many citizens, from lower-class to middle-class.

The wealthy ones had good spots on the tall building verandas, where they could have a comfortable view. In the middle of the town square was a raised platform where the gallow was prepared for the criminals who were scheduled to be executed.

I slowly walked as I felt the sickening feeling in my stomach that started when we left Duchess Hannah’s home. I had no courage to have a single conversation with Alpha Edison after he ignored me several times today. It was difficult to please him.

The central square was filled with the crowd’s murmurs and yelling. People were selling their goods, taking advantage of the large crowd. I approached Alpha Edison and bowed my head