Chapter 891

When I finally dragged my heavy, leaden legs to an open area, I understood why Colin had asked me that question and why the path seemed so familiar.

This was the valley where Colin had been teaching, where heavy rains had triggered the mudslides, and where Jasmine had saved him.

A rush of emotions overwhelmed me—love, hate, and something indescribably complex.

I loved that the cruel forces of nature hadn't taken Colin's life, but I hated that this was where his entanglement with Jasmine began.

With a look of surprise, I turned to Colin. His eyes seemed to glimmer with warmth as he pointed to the newly constructed buildings. "The last disaster caught the attention of many kind-hearted people. They rallied support and raised funds to build a new school for the children in a safer location.

"Construction has already started and is expected to be completed before the rainy season. These new buildings will serve as temporary classrooms until then."

I uttered, "That's great! Now, they