Chapter 167

As Ellen sprinted through the forest with Lily in his arms, he could not hear any more pursuers in the distance. “Are you sure someone’s following you?”

“Yes! Yes, so please just let’s go back! We need to go back and hurry!” Lily said as he sobs while clasping her hands together.

Ellen just saw her state, she’s trembling aggressively, she has wounds on her body and blood stain on her head. You can see the terror in her eyes, Ellen didn’t stop running. The urgency of their situation spurred him on, and he moved with a singular focus: getting Lily to safety.

They reached the edge of the woods, and Ellen spotted his supercar parked where he had left it. He quickened his pace, his breath coming in ragged gasps, but his determination unyielding.

"Hang on, Lily," Ellen said, his voice strained but resolute. "We’re almost there."

Lily clung to him, her grip tight despite her evident exhaustion and fear. “Thank you, Ellen,” she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Ellen reached the car and ge