Chapter 38

It had been raining the whole day yesterday, but it had stopped earlier today, and Oliver decided to take advantage of the relatively good weather.

He occasionally helped inside, especially during the past few days, but he knew he needed actual physical work.

It was bearable the first days, staying inside- but as time passed, he knew he’ll need to move around more.

In the army, they’d been on foot for days. After the army- even worse.

Sitting in one place could only work for that long. H ealso didn’t know he couldn’t stop thinking about what had happened that night.

Oliver had changed into an old shirt and a coat, with the idea of finding something to do in the mansion’s yard.

He found Percy grooming one of the big black mares in the stables.

“You need help with that?” Oliver pointed to the next horse, approaching the young man.