Chapter 179

With her hands wrapped around her chest to reduce the effect of the night cold, Emily walked along the desolate road, with the hope of coming across someone or something that would relieve her fear.

She still walked towards the location the map pointed at. It was closer already and rather than turning around and heading towards the distance she already came from, she was determined to meet Richard.

Almost immediately, she caught a glimpse of a flickering light, coming from behind her. Her heart raced in both excitement and fear.

It was a mixed feeling, especially because she needed help currently.

The car slowed down once it approached her. That heightened her fear in the lonely road. Just then, her stomach retched, and her throat suddenly became dry. She could feel her heart beating out of her chest, and her dress was already drenched in sweat.

The sound of a footstep made her jerk out of her thoughts, and that was when she realized that the man was now walking towards her, with his