Chapter 232

Madeline and Asher's journey came to an abrupt halt.

A massive tree sprawled across the road, blocking their path.

If Asher had not been so alert, they would have crashed right into it.

Asher stepped out to check. "It's no use. The tree's too big to move."

Madeline's frown deepened as she checked her phone and saw no signal whatsoever.

She bit her lip and declared, "We're walking down!"

Turning back was not an option. The road was blocked by a mountain of boulders.

They were lucky to have just passed before getting trapped.

The storm's fury was relentless.

Guilt gnawed at Madeline. Her stubbornness had led to both of them being stranded on the mountain.

Staying put was a death sentence.

Without a moment's hesitation, Asher agreed.

They donned their raincoats and began the descent.

Halfway down, they came across two more fallen trees and a stopped car. Clearly, they were not the only ones opting to trek down the mountain.

Madeline and Asher shared a look and pressed on.

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