Chapter 356 - Let me tell you a story (2/2)

Sarah sighed in relief, 'OK. Mom is not concerned that he might be the enemy.' Then she realized that based on the tone Stella used, there is something else troubling her. ”What is concerning you?”

Stella was pleased that Sarah understood that there is more to this. ”I received information: disciples from that family are aware how about ten years ago, their Master passed the knowledge to an outsider. While Master was alive, they didn't dare do anything. However, he passed away three years ago. The disciples from the family are not sure which child got the teachings, so every child who attended the camp that year got someone to watch them.” Stella looked at Aiden. ”You are being watched. And when they confirm that you have the skill, they will come for you. They don't like the idea of an outsider being a potential candidate for an Elder. Do you think they will let you go?”

Aiden shrugged. ”If I don't use those moves, they will not know it's me.”

Stella was irritated by his calm demeanor. Does he not know that he is in danger? ”You will slip.”

”I will not fight.” Aiden was composed.

”What if you have to?” Stella wanted him to understand that him being in danger, he is putting Sarah in danger as well. He can't be indifferent.

”Then teach him not to slip!” Sarah lost her patience. She stood up and glared at Stella. ”If he is in danger, and you can help him, then help him!”

Stella frowned, ”Sarah, I only wanted...”

”What did you want?!” Sarah roared at her mom. ”You want to tell him that he is in danger, and that I'm in danger because I'm with him? Since when do you think that I'm stupid? And he is not stupid either. Just say what's on your mind without these word games! But before you say anything, I need you to understand that we are in this together. So, you either help us, or leave us alone.”

Stella leaned back into her chair and pressed her lips together. She stared into an invisible spot in front of her, lost in her thoughts.

Few minutes later, Stella was startled by Sarah's voice who was talking to Aiden. ”Let's go. We should finish packing and leave tonight.”

Aiden hesitated for a second before standing up and following Sarah. He does not want Sarah to leave like this. She should try to talk this out with Stella. He will talk with Sarah about this upstairs, in private.

Sarah was about to open the door, when she heard Stella's voice and stopped. ”Tomorrow morning. 8 AM. Training area. Both of you.”

”Thank you, mom.” Sarah exhaled before opening the door and leaving with Aiden.