Chapter 231

East Jasperia was a sprawling chain of mountains with tiny villages tucked away in its folds, elusive and tricky to find.

The moment Madeline heard that, she was up on her feet, determination in her eyes. "Let's go!"

She quickly looked up the village's location and decided to rent a car to get there as fast as possible.

Asher, worried about her heading out alone, took time-off from the police station to join her on the journey.

The mountains rose and fell in a majestic rhythm.

Madeline watched as they passed peak after peak, fighting to stay cool and collected.

Ever since Bella was hospitalized, the responsibility of searching for her brother rested heavily on her shoulders.

She had been through that kind of search for family before. It was not really a search, more like catching a glimpse from a distance.

Whether she could spot him or not, she felt compelled to go.

A clap of thunder rumbled in the distance. The further they ventured into the mountains, the more ominous the sk