Esmeralda returned to her place and found the girl sleeping on the floor without even bothering to lie down on the carpet.
A few minutes later, Kate opened her eyes and notice that granny had returned already.
Esmeralda was sitting on the chair looking at her, studying her face, and discovered her swollen eyes.
"You are crying again?" she asked.
Kate nods her head. "I missed my family so much, Granny. I wanna go home," she declared.
Esmeralda released a deep sigh. "I'm sorry, child. I can't help you with that matter," she said with finality in her voice. As much as possible she wants the girl to get used to the fact that she can no longer get out of the castle alive.
"I understand, Granny," Kate said softly.
They were silent for a moment.
"Where did you go, Granny? Did you chase those dark creatures who attacked us earlier?" asked Kate.
