Den couldn’t help but feel delighted for saving this innocent girl.


    Even if his mother would grow furious and beat him when she came to, he believed it was worth it.


    “I went to town yesterday and secretly bought some knockout drops, just as you instructed.


    I used them on Rickey and Leon.


    They’ve been knocked out cold.


    Run!


    They ingested enough drops to knock out a racehorse.


    They won’t wake up until tomorrow noon.


    By that time, you’ll have escaped to town!


    Looking at his innocent and honest face, Valerie felt a surge of mixed emotions in her heart.


    “Your mother once called me a wicked woman with a cruel heart.


    Aren’t you afraid I’lle back for revenge on your mother once I escape?”


    Staring into her eyes, Den shook his head firmly and said, “You’re so beautiful.


    Despite everything you’ve been through, you still have a pair of clear eyes.


    I believe you’re an angelic girl, not a devil.


    ”


    ‘s BunnyBookery


    Valerie couldn’t help but be amused by his words.


    A pair of clear eyes? That was just because she was skilled at acting.


    He was such a fool!


    Incredibly naive! When he realized that it was all a Lie, she hoped he wouldn’t be too disappointed.


    She sighed and pulled him into a hug.


    “Thank you.


    You’re the only one who has shown kindness to me in this desperate situation.


    I won’t forget this!”


    Hearing her words, Den was filled with satisfaction.


    “Go now.


    It’s raining, and the rain will wash away your footprints.


    ”


    “Okay, thank you!”


    Without a moment’s hesitation, Valerie pivoted on her heel and sprinted away.


    He watched her depart, his gaze fixated on her fleeing figure.


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    Only Den’s paralyzed father mumbled in protest and frustration.


    The rain cascaded from the eaves, its patter adding an eerie ambiance.


    Ignoring the sharp pain in her knees, Valerie surged through the dense woods.


    Den had warned her against taking the path she was sent on that day, as it would involve scaling treacherous mountains.


    Instead, she had to follow the river to the nearby vige.