A car would pass by every now and then, and Alexander would wave desperately, but none of the cars were willing to stop.

As the day turned to night, the temperature dropped significantly.

Nala had suffered greatly in the past two days, both physically and mentally, and she had reached the point of breaking down.

Alexander had no choice but to keep going. He carried Nala on his back, stumbling along the road.

"Big brother..." Nala's voice trembled. "It's getting dark, and I'm scared!"

"It's okay," Alexander turned and smiled at her. "I'll take you home."

"Big brother, why don't we go back..."

"What?"

Nala looked at Alexander's feet, where blisters and bloody heels were visible.

was streaked with tears. "Big brother, put

"Nala?"

is broken and cold, but... at least your

time to understand the love hidden

was willing to return to the place where she had been

up at the sky where a line of birds was heading

how challenging the journey, he would eventually find his way back home

didn't put her down but continued walking forward with her on his back.

that man...

"Yes." Alexander's eyes dimmed.

to call him and tell him you

Alexander grinned.

had a fever. Drake had probably come in not out of concern but out of fear he would

come in to check. He was just too foolish to notice Alexander hiding behind the door when he entered. Before he could react, Alexander

must be

He had some money he had taken from Drake during their escape, but he

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