The evening sky was still notpletely dark yet, and the distant sunset looked beautiful, creating a rxing atmosphere<b>. </b>Just <b>as </b>Mnie let out a shallow breath<b>, </b>she heard someone speak behind her, <b>‘ </b>Madam Ste, the environment here is nice, and the hot springs are all natural.”
Reny reacted quickly, whispering, “Some people really <b>don’t </b>give up easily.”
Evelyn and Ste approached them from behind. Cedric was nowhere <b>to </b>be seen, but Eugene’s tall figure was following behind them.
Ste instinctively frowned when she saw them. She nced at Mnie disdainfully but refrained from making any sarcastic remarks.
The bamboo forest rustled gently. Reny found the squirrels on the ground adorable and started ying with them.
They would have to have their IDs checked ahead as the hot springs were on a reservation basis. Only a limited number <b>of </b>guests were amodated each day. Hence<b>, </b>the inspection was thorough and everyone had to wait in ce.
Eugene stopped not far away. His gaze lingered briefly on Mnie before he quickly looked away. Mnie remained oblivious to this but not Evelyn.
She chuckled lightly and then turned to Eugene<b>, </b>saying, “My mom really likes Crane Mountain. She even mentioned having our engagement party here. Eugene<b>, </b>what do you think?”
Her voice was not loud, but it was clear enough for everyone nearby to hear her. Her tone was normal, however. It was as if she was just genuinely seeking <b>Eugene’s </b>opinion.
The already quiet ce grew even quieter as Evelyn awaited Eugene’s response<b>. </b>Eugene’s gaze toward her was stern and warning<b>. </b>
“Let’s go,” a gentle voice beside them spoke up.
“Xander and the others are done getting their IDs checked,” Mnie said to <b>Reny</b><b>. </b>She was not particrly keen on being with Evelyn and was about to suggest leaving with Reny when she suddenly felt the <b>ground </b>tremble slightly.
At first, it was just a slight tremor, but it gradually grew stronger<b>. </b>The bamboo leaves shook violently around them<b>, </b><b>creating </b><b>a </b><b>dizzying </b>and disorientating scene.
Before Mnie could even <b>react</b><b>, </b>she heard Reny scream. Then<b>, </b>she saw a dark shadow rushing toward <b>her</b>! The shadow was <b>so </b>fast and terrifying that <b>Mnie </b>did not even have the chance <b>to </b>evade
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Just <b>as </b><b>the </b>shadow was about <b>to </b>pounce on her, someone pulled her backward. She narrowly <b>avoided </b>the squirrel that <b>had leaped into </b>the air <b>due </b>to fright.
Suddenly<b>, </b>Evelyn screamed beside <b>her</b>. The squirrel that <b>Mnie </b>had <b>just </b><b>avoided </b><b>leaped toward </b>
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Evelyn’s feet, startling her and causing her face to pale.
The tremorsted for about ten seconds. The squirrels and birds inhabiting the previously quiet bamboo forest suddenly became restless as their chatter and chirps filled the air.
Mnie did not need to turn around to know who was behind her. She was all too familiar with Eugene’s scent.
She still felt shaken after everything had settled down. Reny was also quite frightened. She was crouched <b>on </b>the ground, unable to get up.
“<b>It’s </b>okay<b>,</b>” a low<b>, </b>heavy voice sounded above Mnie’s head. Mnie was taken aback and was about to lift her head when she heard Ste’s sharp voice.
“Evie, are <b>you </b>okay?!”
<b>Evelyn’s </b>face showed fear, but she shook her head nheless. “Madam Ste, I’m fine.”
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Ste’s gaze immediately turned toward Eugene, who was still protecting Mnie. Her expression darkened.
She looked like she was about to say something, but Evelyn pulled her aside and tactfully said, Madam Ste<b>, </b>have <b>you </b>forgotten? Mnie is pregnant and can’t get startled. Besides…”
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She lowered her gaze <b>slightly</b><b>, </b>concealing the coldness in her eyes while her voice remained gentle. “I asked my friend in Jepton about them this afternoon. I know they used to be together.” Evelyn smiled and said as <b>if </b>she took <b>it lightly</b>, <b>“</b>So<b>, </b><b>it’s </b>only natural for Eugene to protect her.”