Chapter 143

Chapter 143

Flora instinctively wanted to nod, but upon reflection, she and her husband had started as complete strangers.

He was her first man and the father of her first child, so she naturally considered him her lifelong partner.

‘But does this relationship count as love?‘ Flora was once again perplexed. “I, I don’t know.”

Quinlyn, with limited emotional experience, couldn’t offer much help and only suggested she think it through.

Women in this place had long been suppressed in thought, their minds focused solely on household chores and childcare. Contemplating the future would be a major challenge for them.

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After bathing, Quinlyn had no clothes, so Flora fashioned a dress from an old sheet. It turned out too big, making Quinlyn look like she was wearing a burlap sack, complete with a large bow on her head.

Stanley appraised it, “You look like a giant moth.”

Larry kicked him and comforted Quinlyn, “Don’t worry, you’re the prettiest moth here.”

Quinlyn was unimpressed. But she didn’t refuse their kindness. She thanked Flora and went outside.

The streets were busy with villagers bitten by dogs. Most had been treated, but a few sat with bandages oozing blood, looking wretched.

Seeing Quinlyn, they showed clear avoidance and fear.

They avoided her because they felt guilty. If Quinlyn testified, their crimes would be exposed.

stemmed from her formidable fighting

realized how helpless they were and how desperate the

of them would leave the village

came forward

he saw

heard you’re up. We were planning to visit you tonight. I’m your fan; could

notepad, wondering if it was proper to use a police–issued item for a personal request, but then noticed a familiar tall, middle–aged man with broad shoulders and a straight

light fell on his head, highlighting

hair.

approached Quinlyn and said, lowering

Quinlyn responded, looking up

never formally exchanged names. Quinlyn had always addressed him

on duty. He received a call: “Is this a police officer?

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said was unclear. It took

successful arrest, Quinlyn began to trust him.

a van with strange smelly meat

car at the stone monument in the village

to winter. Marvin’s position rose, and he gained more subordinates. Yet, he kept the direct line to

moments of uncertainty.

teacher jumped into a river; she wasn’t happy here. Would she

why did they kill after I let them go? Was I

miss Matthew. He said living gives hope, but

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