Russell noticed that she stiffened a bit and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Zoey released the hand that was wrapped around her waist and cleared her throat, "Um, there were a lot of people."
Russell looked around and saw that there were many people standing not far away. Among them were Lilliana, Roderick, Enzo, and the people from Esterden Village.
Zoey walked briskly over and pulled a smile, "You guys left and came back?"
Lilliana nodded, "After we left Blackmere Village, we were on our way back to Butteriron Village. After walking for a kilometer, everyone felt that we couldn't just leave you in Blackmere Village, so we all came back. Heads can be severed, and blood can be shed, but we cannot sacrifice others' lives for our own safety. We, the people of Esterden Village, cannot do such a thing!"
Other residents of Esterden Village also echoed this sentiment.
Zoey was truly moved by the spirit of Esterden Village, but now she feels incredib
The decades-long curse turned out to be a man-made revenge.This shocked everyone in Esterden Village.With the element of mysticism present, nobody knew whether it was true or false, and the people of Esterden Village had no suitable reason to fight back.Did you curse me? Is this how our village used to be?This reason was very far-fetched.However, once it is a deliberate retaliation, the nature changes.After all, those people who could have lived long lives lost their lives at the age of fifty, causing each happy family to fall apart.Everyone in Esterden Village was furious, and they were ready to march to Butteriron Village with weapons to demand an explanation.Zoey stopped everyone and said, "Everyone, calm down. I know this is hard to accept, but what if Butteriron Village doesn't admit it? Do you have any concrete evidence?"The people of Esterden Village vented their anger one after another."It has be
"Zoey, enjoy the last few minutes of being able to breathe freely! Soon, your heart will be inside my body!"Hospital operating room.Zoey Harmon was completely immobilized on the operating table and couldn't move.Just after the car accident, she is now in so much pain that she is almost suffocating.The overhead light cast a shadow on her face as she incredulously looked at her sister dressed in a patient gown."Why!""Why?" Ariana Harmon reached out and poked her chest, her lips curling into a sinister smile.“You should blame yourself for today's suffering, why do you always have to be better than me on everything!"“Did you really think I cared about you?” Ariana scoffed, "If I hadn’t pretended to be kind, would you have handed over your designs, worked as my voice double, or trusted me enough to drink that juice mixed with sedatives before the accident?"“Do you remember the fire at the bar ten years ago? That was my doing! Those thugs I hired were useless—they couldn’t even fi
In front of her eyes was a bright dressing table mirror. Zoey looked at herself in the mirror, dressed in professional attire and with her hair tied up, and for a moment, she was stunned.Looking around, she was in the room of the Harmon family.The room was very small and had been cluttered with miscellaneous items. It was simply renovated before she came back.Zoey raised her hand and placed it on her chest, as the sound of her heart beating rapidly echoed.She didn't die.Did she actually not die?"Zoey, have you finished tidying up? We agreed to meet at this time to go to the Candy Shop, don't be late."Ariana's voice sounded outside the door.Familiar attire, familiar words.Candy Shop?Wasn't that two years ago?Two years ago, Nelson found her and said that the Harmon family and the Maddox family had an engagement, and he hoped she would become his wife.She was full of excitement back then, after all, the man in front of her was her lifesaver.But Nelson had told her he wanted
The sound of knocking on the door was heard, and Ariana pushed the door open."Zoey, the engagement banquet has started, it's time for you to go on stage."Zoey looked at Ariana's swollen lips and understood in her heart.It was obvious that Ariana and Nelson were secretly involved with each other.In the past, she’d trusted them and hadn’t thought to question it. But now, every little detail was as clear as day.She smiled and said, "Okay."Zoey stood up and Ariana's face changed suddenly, "Zoey, did you change your dress?"Zoey was dressed in a white lace long dress, with silver flat shoes on her feet. Her dark, slightly curled hair fell to her waist, and her light makeup looked clean and gentle, like a fairy fallen to earth.“Doesn't it look good?” Zoey asked with a smile.Ariana tugged at her lips and said, "Good, it looks good. Nelson will definitely be amazed."Zoey glanced at her clenched palm and realized she was worried that she might seduce Nelson away.She patted Ariana's s
Alonso's mouth twitched, "Where do I go find it?"Zoey's gaze fell on Russell in the wheelchair and she said, "Since there is an engagement, it doesn't say who it has to be with. So, I want Russell!"Everyone shook their heads and pursed their lips.Just now Russell said he wasn't interested in women, isn't that asking for trouble!Moreover, although Russell held a high position and had an exquisite appearance, he was impotent. Marrying him would clearly mean living as a widow!Is Miss Harmon from the Harmon family out of her mind?The air seemed as if it had stopped flowing, unusually quiet.The entire banquet hall could only hear the sound of Russell lightly tapping the armrest of his wheelchair.Under the crystal chandelier, the man's pupils turned amber, as if they had merged with the snow, clear and beautiful, unlike those of a real person.Suddenly, his slender fingers paused, and he glanced at Zoey's delicate eyebrows, raising them slightly. His voice was cold and clean, "I agr
Zoey looked at the man's sharply defined face, from his eyebrows to his nose bridge, and then to those beautifully curved thin lips, all so perfect.She lifted her little face and her lips pressed against the man's lips.Her heart jumped uncontrollably, as if she had lived two lifetimes. This was her first kiss.She was innocent and quite inexperienced, extending her tiny tongue to lightly brush against the man's thin lips.The man started to breathe heavily, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down. He wanted to reach out and support the back of the girl's head, but he withdrew his hand and let the girl do as she pleased.Troy, sitting in the driver's seat, glanced at the rearview mirror and was completely shocked by what he saw.The aloof and abstinent Russell unexpectedly succumbed to the advances of a dominant woman!He looked very enjoyable!Just that woman...Russell's cold gaze met Troy's prying eyes, causing the latter to quickly press the button and raise the partition.Inside of
Zoey grabbed Dahlia's wrist and said coldly, "I will not make any statement, and I will not accept any betrothal gift. You're disappointed in me, and I am equally disappointed in you! I will leave the Harmon family tonight!"She let go of Dahlia's hand and went straight up the stairs.Dahlia stumbled as she was pushed away, wanting to go after and ask, but she was pulled back by Matteo.He sternly said, "Treating your daughter as an object, do you even deserve to be a mother? Don't bother Zoey!"Dahlia hummed and stomped up the stairs, while Jordan flicked his cigarette butt and followed suit.Ariana timidly glanced at Matteo and got up to leave.Coming back from abroad, Zoey didn't bring much with her, and she didn't acquire any new items in the past half month either. Therefore, when she returned, she still had the same silver suitcase as when she left.The door was unlocked, Ariana walked up to Zoey, and she fiddled with her hands in front of her."Zoey, are you really leaving? I t
Half an hour later, a beam of bright light shone on Zoey.She raised her hand to shield her eyes, and as the lights went out, she slowly lowered her hand.Troy had already opened the car's back door and walked up to Zoey, gripping the handle of the suitcase."Mrs. Maddox, please get in the car."Zoey said thank you and then got into the car.She turned her head and smiled at the man, "Honey, nice to see you again!"The pure smile made Russell smile lightly, "I thought you were crying just now when I heard your voice."Zoey blinked. “Of course, I missed you so much it made me want to cry.”“Liar,” he replied, but his lips still curved into a slight smile.Zoey leaned forward and raised her bright little face, "Did my nose get longer?"Russell chuckled and said, "How do you feel?""That must not have happened, because I never lie," Zoey laughed.A faint scent of pear lingered around her, and Russell couldn’t help but swallow. “Sit properly.”Zoey let out a soft "oh" and leaned against t
The decades-long curse turned out to be a man-made revenge.This shocked everyone in Esterden Village.With the element of mysticism present, nobody knew whether it was true or false, and the people of Esterden Village had no suitable reason to fight back.Did you curse me? Is this how our village used to be?This reason was very far-fetched.However, once it is a deliberate retaliation, the nature changes.After all, those people who could have lived long lives lost their lives at the age of fifty, causing each happy family to fall apart.Everyone in Esterden Village was furious, and they were ready to march to Butteriron Village with weapons to demand an explanation.Zoey stopped everyone and said, "Everyone, calm down. I know this is hard to accept, but what if Butteriron Village doesn't admit it? Do you have any concrete evidence?"The people of Esterden Village vented their anger one after another."It has be
Russell noticed that she stiffened a bit and asked softly, "What's wrong?"Zoey released the hand that was wrapped around her waist and cleared her throat, "Um, there were a lot of people."Russell looked around and saw that there were many people standing not far away. Among them were Lilliana, Roderick, Enzo, and the people from Esterden Village.Zoey walked briskly over and pulled a smile, "You guys left and came back?"Lilliana nodded, "After we left Blackmere Village, we were on our way back to Butteriron Village. After walking for a kilometer, everyone felt that we couldn't just leave you in Blackmere Village, so we all came back. Heads can be severed, and blood can be shed, but we cannot sacrifice others' lives for our own safety. We, the people of Esterden Village, cannot do such a thing!"Other residents of Esterden Village also echoed this sentiment.Zoey was truly moved by the spirit of Esterden Village, but now she feels incredib
The girl's eyes were almost on fire, and she had a fierce look on her face. "So what if I scold you? You deserve it!""Hazel!" the woman grabbed her arm and whispered something.The girl, with red eyes, said to Zoey with great unwillingness, "I'm sorry."Zoey pretended to dig her ears, "I couldn't hear."The girl said it again loudly.Zoey sneered, "Talking is useless, there's still one minute left."Milton instantly understood Zoey's meaning, that it was not something that could be resolved with an apology, and he raised his hand and gave Hazel Hernandez a resounding slap.Hazel looked at Milton in astonishment, "Dad, did you really hit me?"The woman also reproached him.Milton scolded the woman, "Shut up, Marley!"Milton ignored her and asked Zoey, "Is this okay?"Zoey glanced at Xander Hernandez's condition, "Half a minute."Milton slapped Hazel again, causing the latter to fall to the ground.
On a pitch-black night, the sound of cicadas filled the air, disturbing and unsettling those who heard it.People from three villages gathered here, and the atmosphere was tense for a moment.Lilliana told Zoey, "The man with the big beard is Milton Nielsen, the chief of Blackmere Village, and the other one with braided hair is Tyler Cooley, the chief of Butteriron Village."The village chief of Blackmere Village had a fierce and intense look, with a strong aura of hostility.He pointed at Zoey and said in broken language, "You dare to trespass into my territory, and even killed my son. Now you want to set my slave free! You deserve to die!"Zoey's lips curved with a mocking arc, "No one is born to be anyone's slave, you have no right to detain, control, and judge others!""Survival of the fittest is the natural norm, Esterden Village is a backward village where the residents are all lower-class people, and being backward means being subject
The village was particularly lively, but for Lilliana on stage, the imprisoned Esterden Village, and Zoey, the laughter and joy were particularly grating.The kind of happiness built upon the suffering of others was shameful.I already have enough of my own, but still want to invade others', which is no different from being a robber or bandit.Zoey walked briskly, determined to rescue Lilliana and Esterden Village tonight.At this moment, a tall man blocked Zoey's way. He reeked of alcohol, swaying as he spoke something.Zoey felt that he must have been drunk, but she still kept her head down, afraid that the man would notice her flushed face.She was about to bypass him, but she didn't expect the man to grab her arm and try to hug her.Zoey lifted her gaze, her eyes cold and fierce. She pricked the man's neck with a needle held between her fingertips.The man instantly widened his eyes, his body stiffened, and his mouth couldn
Enzo ran over excitedly and handed over the grass in his hand, saying, "I recognize this grass, it can paralyze people's nerves, and it is very effective."Roderick took it and glanced at it, "You are somewhat useful."Enzo was speechless.Zoey pondered for a moment, pinching the grass. "So, we will do it like this when the time comes..."Roderick and Enzo fell into silence after listening.Zoey said, "This was the best way. Don't worry, I had absolutely no problem with my skills."At that moment, Russell approached them while holding Alberto.From a distance, Zoey thought that Russell was good at holding babies. In the future, when they have children, Russell will definitely be a good father.Russell approached and said, "Master said we might be able to make use of this kind of grass."Zoey nodded and explained the plan to him.Russell frowned, "This idea is good, it reduced certain risks, but I will replace you
"Bound Worm?"The old woman was taken aback, "The worm raiser could solve it."Roderick said, "We are also unsure who worm raiser is, are there any other methods?"The old woman thought for a moment, "To undo the Bound Worm, three conditions are required. First, the Venomous Worm must be a Golden Worm; second, undoing the Bound Worm requires the use of one's own blood, which is very harmful to the body, and no one is willing to do so; third, a fresh human heart is needed, which must be dried and ground into ashes. All three conditions are indispensable. Only Lilliana has the Golden Worm in the entire Mirland."Roderick squinted his eyes and asked, "Are you sure only Lilliana had it?"The old woman sighed heavily and said, "I know you doubt my words and fear that I am saying this just to make you go and save Lilliana. There is no need, I never counted on you four outsiders to be able to save Lilliana. After all, Blackmere Village and Butteriron Vill
Mirland is thirty kilometers away from Oakhedge.The first twenty kilometers could be driven, but the last ten kilometers had to be walked because it was a dense forest that had never been exploited.The Oakhedge government used to want to carry out the mining as well, but the Mirland people always found ways to cause trouble for the construction team.Either the workers suddenly contracted various illnesses, or the construction equipment experienced different malfunctions.Over time, the construction units also dared not take on the job, and the government also understood that this was the tactic of the Mirland people. They were also afraid of getting into trouble, so they abandoned the idea of mining Mirland.In the morning, Zoey and the others finished breakfast and then packed a van to go to Mirland.The drivers were quite talkative, and they started chatting with Enzo, who was sitting in the passenger seat, shortly after getting in the
When Zoey and Russell found Enzo, they were having a blast slurping stinky fish soup at the shop.Zoey felt that stinky fish soup was really delicious, but she really wasn't used to the smell.She stood at the door and waved, "Master, come out quickly!"Enzo's eyes lit up and his mouth puffed up, "Did you two come looking for a taste?"Russell slightly turned his body while holding the child, and only then did Enzo notice the child in his arms.He knew something was wrong, so he quickly took a few bites, drank the soup in big gulps, wiped his mouth, and ran out."Where did the child come from?"Zoey said, "The candy got stuck in his airway after saving it in front of the wonton shop. He spoke in Mirland language, and he wants you to translate it."Enzo pinched the little boy's hand and asked him in Mirland language how he was doing.The little boy remained silent, said a sentence, and then closed his eyes again.Z