The Woman From Hell



Two days later, Nina and I met again.

I held her hand and asked, "How did it go? Have you heard anything?"

Nina nodded. "Yes, I saw that woman sneaking in through the back door of Jarn's house yesterday."

"Sure enough, she's from the same village. The Jarns are so rich, but they don't want to help the village. It's clear that there's a problem." As I thought, they were colluding with each other to form a party and conduct illegal things, benefitting from it. It was simply despicable.

Nina frowned. She stared at me and asked in an uneasy tone. "Wanda, what can you do knowing this?"

"Report to the police after we leave, so as to prevent more young girls from being abducted," I responded lightly.

After hearing what I said, she pursed her lips. "Oh, we're not even out of danger yet and you're still thinking about others. I don't want to stay here anymore. I've had enough."

Nina's voice was choked up. She touched her hands which were getting rougher, and her eyes were moist. "I want my parents to know that I'm living such a life. They must be very sad. Look at these hands. They were fair and tender before, but now they're tan and rough. I haven't taken care of my face for a long time. If we stay any longer, we'll become like those women..."

She obviously did not want to think about it anymore and instantly stopped talking.

I froze for a moment. I lowered my head and looked at my hands. It had only been a few days, and these hands were already not as delicate as before. I reached out and touched my face. It was dry and indeed a lot rougher.

If Theo saw me like this, what would he do?

I stepped forward, patted Nina on the shoulder in fear, and comforted her. "Let's work hard together. We'll be able to leave soon."

She turned around, her eyes lighting up instantly as she stared at me. "Do you have a plan?"

I nodded. I did have a plan. "Mrs.

Fulmer has chosen a date for my wedding and will officially welcome me in next week. I want to persuade Frank to borrow Jacob's caron the day and take us away."

"Is that... possible?" Nina was dubious, but after a while, she shook her head again. "How is this possible? Frank is from here. Even if he doesn't have to marry you, how could he leave his parents and leave the village?"

"Frank is an upright man. I think I can persuade him."

I did not know why but I kept having the feeling that he would agree. That was because he still had some ambition in his bones. I thought I could convince him.

Nina tightened her hand around mine. "I'm worried. If he refuses to agree and reveals your plan to his parents, then you'll be doomed."

"Don't worry, I have a sense of

discretion. I won't tell him directly. I'll

lead him on first and see what bis attitude toward this is." I gave Nina aContent provided by NôvelDrama.Org.

reassuring smile.

Immediately afterward, we separated.

That night, Frank spread the sheets on the floor as usual, and then lay down on it.

I leaned against the bed and looked at him on the ground. My eyes were dim. Where should I start?

While thinking, Frank turned around and saw that I was looking at him. "Why are you looking at me?"

His words interrupted my thoughts. I straightened up and looked at him seriously. "Frank, if you have the opportunity to transform the village, would you do it?"

"Of course" he practically blurted out. It was enough to reveal his desire about this matter.