Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband

Chapter 897 Xavier Is a Great Man

Since it had just rained, the firewood was damp, so it took a while to get the fire going. “Come over and sit beside the fire to dry your clothes. Otherwise, you might get sick,” Xavier urged everyone.

They came over and sat on either a rock, a piece of firewood, or a stomp. Then, the atmosphere descended into complete silence.

Sensing the awkwardness, Liam took the initiative to start a conversation with Zac. Meanwhile, Veronica stared at the crackling firewood while lost in her thoughts.

To prevent the groups from trekking on the same path, there were seven to eight different entrances for the groups to head into the mountains.

She had been leaving markers for Matthew along the way, but she did not expect the rain, which could erase all her trails. Can Matthew still find me?

Liam yawned and stated, “I’m tired. Let’s go to bed. We still have to make up for lost time tomorrow.”

Then, Zac looked at Veronica meaningfully before getting up and entering his tent.

ahead. I’ll be the first one on watch tonight. Nelson, you’ll be responsible for the latter half of the night.” Xavier volunteered

Veronica was a woman, so he

rose to his feet

and Veronica gazed at each other before he piped up, “You

be looking over you, so nothing

lips together, she nodded before heading into her

was hardtack in their backpacks, they only ate that for dinner. Moreover, their vision was limited at night, so they could not go hunting for food. There were no edible plants or

herself to fall asleep. At least

she had slept, but she keenly felt her sleeping bag moving some time later. After reaching her hand under her pillow to grab a dagger, she did not budge and waited to see what would happen next. Subsequently, her

that person on the ground before putting the dagger

the man whispered

that she withdrew her dagger and suppressed her voice to ask, “Xavier, what are you

answer

not need to ask for a reason, for she could easily guess that he wanted

to!” She refused immediately. I owe him too much. I cannot let him bear the dangers for