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."

introduce you. This is Mr. Micah, the village schoolteacher. This is

slightly and extended his hand. "Hello. I've heard from the villagers that you

and reserved, shook his hand politely. "Yes, I've heard about you too. You're the teacher here, but

the children. I'm

your identity," Nash said in a low

conversation dying, Nina, aware of the villagers' respect for Micah, intervened. "It's late and we haven't

as he looked at her.

a smile, then Beat

"Sure," Micah agreed.

by

to prepare

offered, not wanting

one arm. "Mr. Micah, you're our guest. Please, just

and

meals were simple. It was Nina and Micah's first time eating together. Her attention was focused on him, noting that he wasn't picky. Whatever the village

face?" Micah asked, noticing Nina's

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