Love on the Fast Track - Chapter 840

Chapter 840:

“Norah, are we really heading up the hill now? It’s getting dark. Maybe we should wait until morning? We could sleep in the car tonight.”

The person who had given directions estimated it would take about six or seven hours to cross the hill. Given Norah’s slight build, navigating the forest could prove challenging. It would be too dangerous.

After a brief hesitation, Norah realized that the darkness compounded the risks of ascending the hill now. Moreover, their limited night vision made Marlin’s proposal to halt more sensible.

“Okay, let’s rest for now and continue at dawn.”

As she turned, the silence of the night was broken by faint footsteps. Though soft, the sound suggested multiple people were approaching.

Could they be assassins sent by Hank? There hadn’t been an attempt on her life for a while, and it seemed about time for another. Norah couldn’t think of anyone else who would stealthily follow her except those assassins.

Quietly, she reached out and gripped Marlin’s wrist. “Shh, be quiet. We’re not alone.”

Remaining composed, Marlin whispered, “Should we head up the hill or try to make it back to the car?”

They were roughly two hundred meters from their car, making it a viable option to dash there. But those pursuing them were likely nearing the car, as the footsteps were coming from that direction. Norah quickly decided. “Let’s head up the hill.”

Her intention wasn’t to venture too deep. Her plan was clear: eliminate those pursuing them using the cover of the forest. The gear she had packed was sufficient for survival.

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They swiftly disappeared into the dense forest. After sprinting about a hundred meters, they took cover behind some trees.

“Here, take a Mind Clearing Pill,” Norah instructed.

She pulled out two pills from her backpack, popped one into her mouth, and handed the other to Marlin.

Observing him swallow it without hesitation, she teased, “Would you have taken it if it were poison?” Marlin just nodded silently.

Norah touched her nose lightly. “If they catch up, I’m going to use knockout drops. Make sure to cover your face.” Taking the Mind Clearing Pills was a precaution to avoid accidentally inhaling the knockout drops.

Marlin acknowledged with another nod, choosing not to question her further in the precarious situation.

His faith in her words was absolute, his trust in her unwavering.

The night enveloped everything in its deep darkness, obscuring even the moon behind thick clouds. In the woods, the eerie chirps of unknown creatures echoed, adding to the unsettling atmosphere. Footsteps approached, accompanied by muffled voices carried on the wind.

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Message from Noah: Double chapters today dear ones. God loves you and Noah whishes you all the best (─‿‿O)

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