The moment Aurelie's boyfriend heard, he hastily scooped up his girlfriend and left.
Rosemary grabbed her bag and walked out of the crowd. Bard softly asked, "Are you hurt?"
"They're no match for me." Rosemary looked up and asked, "Uncle Bard, do you know who they are?"
"Not sure. Could be some enemies of mine."
"Well, we'll have to look into that."
Bard was surprised to see Rosemary's eyes remain calm and serene. Just how strong must her mental fortitude be—how courageous—to maintain such a nonchalant expression?
What had she been through? Who had she learned from to possess such awe-inspiring power and ability?
"I was careless. I didn't bring any backup today. Thought we could enjoy a quiet meal."
He hadn't expected such a thing to happen, and his niece didn't even get to finish her meal. Thinking about how she only had a few bites, he felt guilty.
"Let me take you to another restaurant."
"No need. I'll just have something at home."
