Chapter 45 - Desert Nights and Sweet Discoveries (4)

As the pair enjoyed the atmosphere inside of the group meal, the place suddenly felt different when a woman wearing a wide hood entered the dining area. 

Her body was tightly wrapped in dark cloth, only her face was covered by the shadow of the hood that showed the remains of the long night she had gone through.

Behind her, an old man with white hair joined them, matching their steps with a calm attitude.

The woman chose to sit in one of the empty chairs. Whispers began to be heard among the visitors, looks of surprise crossed their faces.

Uncle Khair was unable to contain his curiosity.

"Who is she?" he asked softly to the woman who had just served food on the table.

"Oh, she's our regular," the woman answered casually. "She usually comes in the afternoon, but it's a bit unusual for her to come this morning."

Claire, who had been staring at the woman in the robe, was surprised.