“He lost his father and now he spends his days bedridden. It’s a miracle he managed to marry someone like Amaris; any other woman would’ve left him by now.”
“And that Brother Silas, he’s something else! Helping with such sincerity, far better than that useless man.”
“Exactly! Without Silas, they would’ve starved long ago.”
“I don’t know how thick Alaric’s skin must be. If it were up to me, I’d say he should just leave. Let mother and son have some peace for once.”
“As if that worthless man would ever leave. He’s lucky to have a warm meal at all; what more does he need?”