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.

fear stemmed from

the cage, they realized how helpless they were and how desperate the women who died before her must

Quinlyn had killed ten rabid dogs unscathed. If she sought revenge, none of them would leave the village

many came forward to confess.

who was taking statements, was puzzled until he saw Quinlyn, dressed oddly and standing out.

were planning to visit you tonight. I’m your fan;

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 streaks of gray

hair.

approached Quinlyn and said, lowering himself to her level.

Quinlyn responded, looking

had always addressed him as “Officer” during their calls and

Marvin was on duty. He received a

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by the cold, what she had said was unclear. It took several questions for Marvin to

arrest, Quinlyn began to trust him. Calls grew frequent, and her reports became

strange smelly meat inside just

I saw a white car at the stone monument in the village forest. The license plate number is…”

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

Quinlyn had moments

teacher jumped into a river; she

their daughter to the hospital, but why did they kill after I let

Matthew. He said living gives hope,

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