When he sensed it, he knew immediately.

"Knowing too much isn't good," Micah warned her. "But you got hurt partly because of me, so I won't let it happen again."

He didn't want to disrupt Nina's life.

Nina thought for a moment. "It's okay. My life won't be easily taken here."

"Let's go," Micah said, continuing to escort her.

Nina frowned slightly. He avoided the topic of the Pharaoh, which suggested he was intentionally keeping it from her. Maybe he didn't trust her. Mentioning the Pharaoh didn't elicit any significant reaction from Micah either, hinting at a possible connection he didn't want to disclose.

Nina felt Micah could be a breakthrough. She should keep an eye on his movements without alerting him.

"Miss Nina is back."

As soon as Nina and Micah returned to the village, someone called out. They had been worried since she had been gone for so long.

Just then, Nash came out and saw her with Micah. His scrutinizing gaze landed on Micah. He walked over and asked, "Why did you take so long? I was just about to come get you."

lost track of time. Let me introduce you.

I've heard from

about you too. You're the teacher here, but you don't seem

teach the children. I'm

identity," Nash said in a

the villagers' respect for Micah, intervened. "It's late and we haven't had

he looked at her.

a smile, then Beat together,"

"Sure," Micah agreed.

by Nina's familiarity with

prepare the meal

help," Micah offered, not wanting

his way with one arm. "Mr.

and

Nina and Micah's first time eating together. Her attention was focused on him, noting that he wasn't picky. Whatever the village had, he ate without complaint.

something on my face?" Micah asked,

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