Chapter 323. Mary and Maureen (3)

"How do you know that our family is already coming back?"

"The wise men talk to me all the time. They know we're here, talking in secret and they have their minds focused on everything around me, so we don't get any nasty surprises."

"They cherish you very much, why?"

"They love everyone, but not everyone can hear them. I know they're hiding something. This surveillance isn't just for my well-being. And whatever information they're hiding from me has become something that's bothering me a lot."

"That's normal, right? From what little I know of them, they don't reveal much of what they know to anyone. Why would they be any different with you?"

Maureen stared at her and her green eyes sparkled in a way that made her recoil.

"They mustn't keep anything from me! I'm their leader!"

Mary had a jolt.

"Maureen, I know that you a