And now, at last, she was here. "Mimiya… you came."
Her voice trembled, barely above a whisper.
"Why did you come so late?" Mila Golubev
Mila Golubev was Natalia's stepsister—
but to Daisy, she was something much more.
She was family. She was close. Almost like the sister she never had.
"I had to come, my dear."
There was no choice—not when your name echoed in every breath I took.
Daisy threw her arms around her. "Take me with you, Mimiya… I don't want to stay here anymore.
Mila Golubev could sense Daisy's pain.
Daisy was still young—too young to understand how cruelly dramatic life could be.
But Mila knew.
She had seen how quickly joy could turn into grief, and how hearts break quietly, without warning. place—it's suffocating me."
her eyes softening as she reached out to gently hold Daisy's trembling hands.
"You don't have to carry this weight alone, "Life can be cruel and unfair, yes—but it can also surprise us with moments of hope.
And I promise, no matter what happens, I'll be here… by your side." Daisy looked up, her tear-streaked face meeting Mila's steady gaze, and for the first time in days, a flicker of comfort stirred within her aching heart.
Daisy pulled her hands gently free, forcing a small, strained smile.
"I… I want to go with you.
But the weight of the words hung heavy between them, and she quickly looked away, cheeks burning with the vulnerability that came with such moments.
Her eyes flicked toward the door, desperate for the distraction of movement, of action — anything to escape the ache of the moment.
Because sometimes, pain was easier to outrun than to face. Mila's smile faded, and she took a small step back.
She looked around the quiet room, like she was trying to hide a heavy secret.
This place… she whispered quietly to herself, barely loud enough to hear.
Her heart ached because she wanted to protect Daisy. But Mila knew the truth — danger was everywhere, even here. She was scared that if Daisy came with her, she'd only get hurt more.
And that thought made Mila's chest tighten with fear. Suddenly, the door burst open, and Natalia rushed inside, her face pale and eyes wild with desperation. please, you have to take Daisy with you. You're the only one she can trust—please, Mila, take her with you." Mila closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She was more than just a nun. She hunted things that lurked in the shadows, creatures that most people only heard about in nightmares. Every day was a battle against the darkness. Taking Daisy with her… it could put the girl in danger.
But how could she leave her behind? Mila's heart twisted with worry. Protecting Daisy was everything. Even if it meant risking her own life.
After much hesitation and struggle, Mila finally took her with her. The decision weighed heavily on her, but there was no turning back now.
Mila and Daisy climbed into the wooden horse-drawn carriage, settling onto the worn leather seats.
The wheels creaked softly as the carriage began to move, slowly pulling away from the safety of the church grounds. Their journey had begun — heading toward a new city, a new hope, and an uncertain future.