“Urella’s husband died years ago and so she was left with two children,” Jimmy began.

“She has children?” Julietta exclaimed in surprise.

“Yes, but local gossip says that she had them adopted as a sacrifice so that she could gain her powers,” Jimmy responded.

“That sounds terribly selfish,” Julietta commented with a sneer as she resumed walking. “Abandoning one’s children is bad,” she added.

“She is believed to be of assistance to many ...