Both Ariana and the girl were stunned for a moment.

Just as Ariana prepared to greet the girl, Marlowe bowed her head and quickly left.

Ariana was puzzled as she had no prior acquaintance with Marlowe, prompting her to ponder if Marlowe was a friend or a student of Mitchel.

Nonetheless, Ariana chose not to delve deeper into the matter and proceeded to enter the ward with a smile, ready to greet Mitchel.

Following a brief exchange with Mitchel, Ariana asked, “I encountered a girl at the ward entrance whom I don't recognize just now. Is she one of your students?"