What makes Lorne strange is that although he has been exposed, Natalie did not expose him directly.
Letting the paladin she brought with her lead the way, she simply sat down next to Lorne, facing Athena.
The carriage, which was originally small for two people, became even more crowded with three people in it.
After the carriage started again, it was swaying and causing friction.
If it were normal, Lorne would naturally get stuck with the Paladin's long oil.
A woman as young as Natalie who could be his grandmother but still has charm still hasn't tried it yet.
But now, Baron Fast couldn't help but remind Natalie when he touched the dagger of the Paladin Captain from time to time.
"Your Excellency, Lord Paladin, I am the Lord of the North."
He wanted to tell Natalie that his identity should not be pointed at with a weapon, but the paladin leader didn't care at all about Lorne's self-report.
After interrupting the Baron's self-introduction, she showed no intention of putting away her weapon.
"I know who you are, Baron Fast.
At this time, shouldn't you first introduce me to the person opposite?"
Since Natalie came up, Athena has been completely silent.
It seemed that the girl thought she could be invisible in front of Natalie, but unfortunately she couldn't hide what was coming.
Instead, it was Lorne who continued to talk nonsense even when he was about to die.
"She is my new maid, her name is Elena.
You may think she looks like the same person, but I swear" “Baron, don’t swear an oath if it’s not necessary, especially a false oath.
Because your oath will attract the attention of the Holy Mother of Light, divine punishment is no joke.
As a member of the church, you should know this. " Hearing that Natalie was warning him, but if he gave up this way, wouldn't he be asking for help without seeing the coffin and crying?
Baron Fast wanted to continue to quibble, but the paladin captain didn't bother to talk to him at all.
After warning Lorne, she said to Athena.
"Come back with me, while you still can."
Knowing that there was no way to escape, Athena did not continue to be an ostrich.
"What about my child?"
In fact, they had already reached a consensus on this issue when they learned that Athena was pregnant.
Naturally, such an evil creature cannot remain in the world.
Even if it cannot be aborted, the child will have no chance of living long enough to open its eyes after birth.
Knowing what nobles were, Natalie was certain that the Duke of the Sea would personally order the death of his grandson.
But what Natalie didn't understand was that the abortion was supported by Athena.
Now looking at her appearance, the Paladin Captain found that Athena seemed to regret it.
But for Athena's future, she must persuade the girl.
"Is this child that important?
Put it down and you can start over."
Natalie, who is much older but has never been in love, naturally doesn't understand how her mother feels.
In her opinion, the future is the most important thing.
Athena had always felt like this to her.
But now Athena is no longer the Miss Stuart she knew.
Athena who has changed her mind is not so easy to persuade.
“I could do it all over again, but would my children have a choice?”
From Athena's answer, Natalie knew that even if she found the eldest lady, it might not be so smooth.
But she can't deceive Athena, as she just said, the Mother of Light is watching their words and deeds.
"The church will not persecute a child, but we cannot raise him.
He will return to the Stuart Territory and be raised by his grandfather, your father."
If the Duke of the Sea is a kind father, then Athena will naturally not refuse such an arrangement.
But it is a pity that the Duke can even use his daughter as a tool.
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A child who is disliked or even a stain on the family will probably never make it to the Stuart family, and the child will disappear from the world.
"No, he can't go to Stuart.
He can't be handed over to my father.
I beg you, Lord Paladin, please let us go."
Athena begged Natalie, but unfortunately Natalie had her own responsibilities.
"Athena, you know I can't let you go like this.
You are not only the eldest lady of the Stuart family, but also the future paladin of the church.
The Stuart family would not let their eldest daughter wander, and the church could not bear such a risk. " Athena understood what Natalie meant, but she was still willing to do it.
"Then I won't be a paladin.
I will disappear.
I promise no one will find me."
This kind of thing is not something Athena says is inappropriate.
Moreover, given Athena's situation, Natalie doesn't think she can truly disappear.
Because it was not only Mary who exposed her whereabouts, but there was also news in the interior of the empire that a pregnant robber had murdered a noble.
Without asking, Natalie knew who the pregnant robber was referring to.
If Athena continues to wander outside, the girl will be exposed sooner or later.
By then, not to mention that the child will be disposed of by the Stuart family, even Athena may not have a chance to start over.
For Athena, Natalie had to continue to refuse cruelly.
After seeing that the paladin captain was unmoved, he didn't know what Athena was up to and actually looked at Lorne.
When the man secretly screamed that something was wrong and was about to recover from the old monk's state of trance, the eldest lady changed her explanation.
"I can go back with you, but I have a request."
Athena is willing to cooperate, and Natalie is naturally happy.
But she also noticed the look the eldest lady gave Lorne just now.
It seemed that Athena's request was related to Lorne.
Guessing that it would not be a rude request like asking her to kill Lorne, Natalie was even more surprised by Athena's words.
"Let me give birth to the child first.
He can't go back with me."
Natalie understood what Athena meant.
This can really save the child's name.
At most, she won't say anything when the time comes, and no one will know whether the child is dead or alive.
But the problem is that according to Athena's wishes, the girl obviously intends to let Lorne raise the child.
What reason did Baron Fast have to help her?
As a paladin of the church, Natalie felt that she needed to investigate further.
"Who should the child be given to, Mary's family?"
Asking this deliberately, Natalie also set her sights on Lorne.
Knowing that he couldn't escape, and even more worried about Athena biting her randomly, Lorne took the initiative to take over the topic.
"After all, I also met Wendell Stuart.
Now that he has passed away, as a friend, I have the responsibility and obligation to take care of this child."
Such a kind and kind Baron Fast, if she hadn't already known what kind of person Lorne was, Natalie would have almost believed him
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