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

were the result of someone’s twisted science. Holding the report tightly in her hands, she couldn’t help but feel a chill. These were

to these masked figures? And what did

watch—it was already 8 p.m. Tonight, she had something important

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

brothers had been waiting anxiously ever since she mentioned having something to discuss with them. They were getting worried as time passed

poison flared up again? Is she in danger? Why hasn’t she come back

keep quiet?" Elliot shot him a look of disdain. "She must be dealing with something important, that’s

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

exchanged silent glances. The weight of their parents’ unspoken despair was heavy, and each of

deep breath as she stepped out of the car. Her brothers surely knew by now. With a

brothers, I’m home." She flashed them a bright smile

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