Felicia backed het dagget secure against her body and politely thanked the old woman. She was ju

just about to ask about the others when she heard a creaking sound.

The front gate of the yard swung open, and she saw Maurice stepping inside while carrying a small basket filled with fresh fruits,

“oh, Maurice, you’re back!” the old woman called out warmth. “st love it over there!

Maurice nodded and set the basket down as instructed

What the hell was going on?

Maurice was here too? And he seemed familiar with this family?

A thousand questions swirled in her mind, but under the watchful care of the old woman, she quickly finished her soup. As soon as the old woman disappeared into the kitchen again, she grabbed Maurice and asked, “Where are we? What about the others?

When she blacked not, everyone else had collapsed too. Being scattered was one thing, but if they were still lying unconscious at the beach, they’d be vulnerable to predators. Not to menon. Stephan was still missing, which worried her.

simply replied with

know.”

about to press further, Maurice lowered his voice and continued, “Don’t get mad. I really don’t know. When I woke up, we were already here. I asked

old lady said their people have lived here for generations. They don’t leave, but every now and then, they findoutsiders like us

about this place feels off. I made an excuse to help the old woman with chores and walked around the village. The people

way?” Felicia

paused, struggling to find

as concerned about that just yet. Instead,

The venomous creature’s backlash seemed to

in relief. “Alright.

We’ll say a quick goodbye

She responded with a cheerful smile, reminding them,

kind of

exchanged glances. Neither of them asked for clarification Instead, they silently stepped out

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