480 The Long Lost Tale Part XXVI (1/2)

That night, the two girls went to bed. Abi slept peacefully with a small smile on her face, while Dinah lay awake in the darkness, her mind churning with many different ways to execute her plan.

It was after midnight when Dinah got out of bed and approached Abigail's sleeping figure. She carefully sat on the bed and her hand went to touch Abigail's cheek. However, a thin layer of mist suddenly appeared around her and Dinah immediately retracted her hand and left her room in a hurry. Luckily, the mist disappeared and didn't follow her.

Her heart raced inside her chest as the adrenaline flowed through her veins. It seemed that Abi still had her powers after all. Dinah went back to her bed and waited for her heartbeat to go back to normal again before she, too, fell asleep.

The next morning, Abi went to the river again to catch more fish, leaving Zeres and Dinah sitting on the bench, watching her.

Dinah didn't waste any time and immediately started the first phase of her plan.

”Zeres, I know we haven't known each other long but… I can tell that you like my sister. Have you told her how you feel?”

Zeres looked at her with serious, intense eyes. ”Let's not play these games, Dinah. Your goal is to get him, isn't it? So what are you doing here?”

Dinah was slightly taken aback. She never thought that this witch would call her out like this. Before she could form a reply, Zeres leaned in closer, his gaze sharp and clear.

”Don't even think about harming her. Whatever your plan is, leave her out of it or I will hunt you down and make your life a living hell,” Zeres threatened.

Zeres had seen this woman with Alex and his army. He had seen how obsessed this woman was with Alexander and the moment that she directed her attention to Abigail, he was instantly suspicious, so he kept an eye on her and, of course, on Abigail.

Dinah couldn't believe the turn of events. She thought she could manipulate this young man into doing her bidding but it appeared she was wrong. Dinah swallowed and just nodded. She would have to find another way.

Dinah now knew that her movements were being watched so she had to tread carefully. Her thoughts were in chaos but after a while, another plan formed in her mind.

After lunch, Dinah announced that she would be leaving that afternoon. She said to Abi that she needed to get back to the family to bring them news of her and that they were expecting her back soon.

Abi was devastated but she understood. In the end, Abi was just glad that she got to spend some time with her sister and that her family was doing well.

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