The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

“I’m going to look around for some dry firewood. We need to start a fire; otherwise, the temperature in the dense forest will drop sharply when night falls. It’s going to get very cold.”

Wesley said so, then proceeded to unload the tent he had been carrying with him.

“I have four tents here. Let’s set them up together.”

Upon hearing this, the members of the Cox family immediately came over to help.

Neera was a bit worried. “Are you sure it’s okay to go alone? Maybe we should get a couple more people to go with you.”

Wesley declined, “It’s okay. Everyone is getting ready to find a place to rest at this time, and I won’t go far. There won’t be any danger. Please rest assured, Miss.”

Before long, he had left.

Shane helped set up the tents and asked, “Neera, are you okay with staying in a tent by yourself?”

Among those present, she was the only woman. Neera had no objections and asked naturally, “Alright, what about you guys?”

“We’re all grown men here, so no worries. We’ll split a tent among the three of us, and each of us will take turns standing guard, specifically at the entrance of your tent. You can rest easy at night and get a good night’s sleep.”

Neera felt somewhat embarrassed by their attentive care. “Perhaps, I should join you in guarding the place tonight.”

-Shane raised an eyebrow, “With so many grown men around, there’s no need for a young lady like you to stand

guard. Don’t worry about it too much. Just get some rest is what’s really important.”

a day of hustle and bustle, Neera was indeed exhausted and no longer insisted on staying

you for taking care of me. Once I’ve rested well, I’ll

make some oatmeal? It would be nice for everyone to have

enough. Leave it to me when Wesley

time, the light in the dense forest dimmed even more, almost to the point where one could not see their hand

Wesley returned carrying a bundle of dry branches.

to help

a fire was kindled and a pot was set

gripped her all day suddenly eased quite a

to bring so much stuff. Now we look

sat on a large rock, stroking his beard with a cheerful

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must be fully prepared before we venture into this dense forest. Who knows how many days and nights we might end up trapped here.

to herself. They really are accustomed to a life of privilege, always seeking enjoyment wherever they are.

shared with them what he had discovered when he was

nearby. It is just

everyone turned their gaze towards the distance, and sure

okay that they are so close to us?” one of the Cox family

be fine. For now, I still have

also said, “If the Medicina family really wanted to harm us, they wouldn’t have helped us back in the swamp. They could have gotten rid of us then, so

said than done. The Cox family members were unfamiliar with the Medicina family, so