Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 222-1 "David..." Nathan hesitated. Some things were better left unsaid, but he couldn’t shake the urge to speak up.

David, without looking up, asked, "What is it you want to say?"

"I know I shouldn’t bring this up, but... if we can’t find the antidote..." Nathan’s words trailed off.

David cut him off sharply, "If you know you shouldn’t speak, then don’t. Just keep quiet."

"Understood. I’ll get to it right away." Nathan answered quickly, a little rattled.

"Wait." David raised a hand to stop him. "Check on the two people in the cave and the group of masked figures. Find out who they are."

"Understood." Nathan nodded and exited the room.

David leaned back in his chair, massaging his temples as he sank deep into thought.

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in the lab, consumed by the blood samples she had collected. Her face was creased in concentration, similar to the expressions she wore back

had encountered in that cave? They were the result of someone’s twisted science. Holding the report tightly in her hands, she couldn’t help but

Shadow Domain be connected to these masked figures? And what did they intend to do with

8 p.m. Tonight, she had something important to

her phone. A flood of missed calls and messages filled her

she mentioned having something to discuss with them. They were getting worried as time passed without

up again? Is she in danger? Why

look of disdain. "She

They had seen first-hand what the poison did to Danielle, especially since Jason had mentioned that

despair was heavy, and each

by now. With a warm smile, she walked into the living room and saw

home." She flashed them a bright

dear, have you eaten?" Vivian asked, her voice strained, trying to