When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Laurel made jokes while flashing the torch onto the ground. I chuckled without commenting on it. Judging from the landscape around us, Rachel couldn’t have found a secluded spot here, but I’m certain she wouldn’t go too far away. Did something happen to her?

Meanwhile, Tessa seemed to be in a foul mood tonight. “She has always been a loose woman. Why does she have to have a diarrhoea now? I’m sure she has an ulterior motive,” she said in a frigid tone.

Clueless about what Nora had done earlier, Laurel asked, “Tessa, I can tell that you dislike Ms. Zimmer too.”

Tessa snorted coldly. “Only men love a woman like her. I bet any other woman will hate her too.”

I stopped listening to their gossips. Afterward, I spotted a darker zone in the middle of the tea farm. Out of curiosity, I marched toward it.

“Ah!” Taking a few steps forward, I fell downward.

“Scarlett!” Laurel shouted in a panic.

I fell into a pit. Unable to judge my current situation, I said, “Laurel, call Nora now. This pit is quite deep.”

“Okay, don’t be afraid. I’m calling them now!” she consoled me.

pockets, I couldn’t find my phone. Perhaps it dropped out

phone, but all I could touch was the soil. It was pitch-black all around me, so I could

heart. Afraid that I might accidentally touch a snake or an insect, I squatted on the ground

Hold on, I’ll look for them. I’ll be right back!” Laurel said from above. She then added, “Tessa, talk to Scarlett and keep her company. I’ll

them. My stamina is better than yours, so

stayed here after the woman left. Sprawling beside the pit, she turned on the flashlight of her phone and shone it downward. “Scarlett, can

head. “Yes, I can hear you. Don’t worry, I’m fine.

me, but I stopped her promptly. “Don’t throw it

nodded in agreement. Her voice sounded worried as she said, “My phone is running out of battery. Hopefully Tessa will be back soon. We’re not familiar with this hill, so I’m afraid she might lose her way.

much. This place is near to the city. If worse comes to worst, we’ll have to wait till the next morning for someone to come to

was still anxious. “But didn’t Tabitha say

“No, no, that won’t happen. Nora checked

chatted with me unceasingly. “Scarlett, won’t you regret

I answered solemnly, “Yes, I’ll regret it. But isn’t it inevitable to have

head in agreement, letting out a sigh. “Rachel