Chapter: 1116

While tidying up, the woman discovered some cash hidden beneath a plate and muttered to herself, "It's no surprise I felt a fondness for them. They're truly good-hearted. I hope they find their family soon."

Marlin and Norah gathered information about the Bay Village and were quickly directed towards it.

The locals explained that Bay Village was located on the coast, beyond a hill, with no paved road leading there. To reach it, one had to hike over the hill since cars could only go as far as the base.

Marlin parked at the hill's base and shut the car door. He then retrieved a toolkit filled with camping gear.

“Norah, are we really heading up the hill now? It's getting dark.

Maybe we should wait until morning? Let's just sleep in the car tonight."

The person who had given directions estimated it would take about six or seven hours to go over the hill. Given Norah's slight build, navigating the forest could prove challenging. It would be too dangerous.

After hesitating briefly, Norah realized the darkness compounded the risks of ascending the hill now. Moreover, their limited night vision made Marlin's proposal to halt more sensible.

"Okay, let's rest for now and continue at dawn."

As she turned, the silence of the night was broken by faint footsteps. Though soft, the sound suggested multiple people were approaching.

Could they be assassins sent by Hank? There hadn't been an attempt on her life for a while, and it seemed due for another.

Norah couldn't think of anyone else who would stealthily follow her except those assassins.

Quietly, she reached out and gripped Marlin's wrist.

"Shh, be quiet. We're not alone."

Remaining composed, Marlin whispered, "Should we head up the hill or try to make it back to the car?"

They were roughly two hundred meters from their car, making it a viable option to dash there.

But those people pursuing them were nearing the car because the footsteps were coming from that direction.

Norah quickly decided. “Let's head up the hill."

Her intention wasn't to venture too deep. Her plan was clear. It was to eliminate those pursuing them using the forest's cover.

The gear she had packed was sufficient for survival.

They swiftly disappeared into the dense forest. After sprinting about a hundred meters, they took cover behind some trees.

"Here, take a Mind Clearing Pill," Norah instructed.

She pulled out two pills from her backpack, popped one into her mouth, and handed the other to Marlin.

Observing him swallow it without a second thought, she teased, "Would you have taken it if it were poison?"