Chapter 75 - The Apparition

Looking at the visibly tired but still determined look on Lily, Number 3 smiled as she stood up. Walking next to the girl, she rested her hand on her shoulders and started gently caressing it.

"You are a really strong girl Lily, for going through my selfish request. I know I'm asking a lot from you, and I really appreciate everything you did today. You see…" she looked up, lost in her thoughts momentarily, as she continued.

"You see, I wasn't even supposed to come into contact with you guys. But everything changed. We got to know each other, and we grew closer. I honestly look at you guys not just as my apprentices, but as my very own children. You and Aiden are both very dear to me. I know we haven't really talked much, and that you still think I have some ulterior motive against you, and I will continuously work on proving you wrong. I have lost a family once, and now that I found you guys… I will not let history repeat itself.