LOGINA year later, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of humanity's last zombie cleanup base, I stood at the center of the stage as the global vaccine research commander.The camera flashes sparkled like a galaxy, with journalists from around the world and survivors' representatives below the stage."According to the latest data, the global zombie virus clearance rate has reached 99.8%. The final group of infected individuals will begin treatment next week." My voice resonated worldwide via satellite.Amidst loud applause, the UN Secretary-General awarded me a medal. "Dr. Cloude, you've worked a miracle."Lucas and other comrades in the first row clapped their hands with all their might. They were now the leaders of various safe zones.The journalists swarmed toward me after the ceremony."Dr. Cloude, could you talk about the most difficult moments during the vaccine research process?"I gazed at the distant quarantine wall, once a forbidden zone overrun by zombies. "T
The day the news of the successful mass production of the vaccine spread throughout the safe zone, an alarm suddenly rang from the watchtower. "Two survivors have been spotted in the southeast direction!"I stood on the city wall, looking at the two ragged figures on the surveillance screen, and my fingers clenched unconsciously.It was Hans and Winnie. They were much thinner than three months ago. Hans' left arm hung unnaturally, while Winnie had a terrifying scar on her face."It's Chief Luketon! Should we let them in?" A guard exclaimed in shock.The commander frowned and looked at me. "Commander-in-Chief Cloude, what do you think?"In the surveillance screen, Hans suddenly looked up as if sensing my gaze. He rushed to the iron gate and frantically pounded on it. "Clarissa! I know you're inside!"His voice came through the speaker, hoarse and raspy. "Please let me in."Winnie weakly leaned against him, suddenly coughing violently, and blood seeped from the corner of her mouth
This sentence pierced my heart like a knife.In my previous life, I repeatedly forgave his betrayal and harm because of this ridiculous reason. Eventually, he pushed me into the zombie horde.I slowly turned around, my voice terrifyingly calm. "Hans, do you know that I'm already pregnant?"His eyes immediately lit up, as if grasping his last lifeline."So... " I gently stroked my abdomen, my voice cold as ice. "Do you think I would let a child who had killed their own mother be born into this world?"Hans paled instantly. "What do you mean?"I said one word at a time, "It means that I'm not having this child, and I don't want you anymore!"Everyone on the speedboat looked at me in shock.Hans seemed to be struck by lightning, staggering backward two steps. "No way! You're lying!"Winnie suddenly screamed hysterically. "Clarissa, you b*tch! You won't end well!"Her curses stopped abruptly because the lifeboat suddenly tilted violently.A horde of zombies grabbed the boat from
"Everyone on board now! The elderly and children first!" Alan shouted sharply and resolutely.Hans grew increasingly grim. Suddenly, he exploded into a violent attack, landing a punch on the closest Lucas."You're asking for trouble!"Alan acted swiftly, delivering a side kick that sent Hans tumbling to the ground. Two rescue team members immediately subdued him.Hans struggled as he roared, "Let me go! Do you know who I am? I'm..."He skillfully untied the lifeboat's rope, and Winnie eagerly jumped in.She urged with a shrill voice, "Hans, hurry up! Those monsters are coming!"Hans glanced back at me, his eyes as icy as a venomous snake. Suddenly, he pulled out a remote control from his waist and pressed the button with a sinister smile.Boom!An explosion came from the ship stern, and the entire ship shook violently.Amid the thick smoke, I saw that he had deliberately blown up the main engine.Alan roared, "That lunatic! He wants to kill everyone here!"The lifeboat was
Alan's keen gaze scanned the cabin, eventually landing on the empty syringe in Hans' hand. "You used up the vaccine?"His voice escalated abruptly. "That was the only prototype vaccine!"The cabin hushed into silence.Hans' demeanor shifted before he squared his shoulders. "One of my team members was in danger of infection. I had the authority to decide.""Decide?" Alan scoffed, aimed his gun at Hans' head. "Do you realize how many lives that vaccine could've preserved?"Winnie suddenly threw herself in front of Hans, tears running down her cheeks. "It's not Hans' fault! I was just too scared... Please don't hurt him!"Alan pushed her aside with revulsion, his gun unwavering. "Once we get back to the secure zone, you'll be facing a military tribunal!"Hans' complexion paled instantly. He forcefully pushed Winnie away, a glint of frenzy flashing in his eyes."It wasn't me!" He suddenly pointed at me and explained hoarsely, "It was her! Clarissa is the captain. She agreed to use
Lucas' exclamation instantly silenced the cabin.Everyone's gaze focused on the reddened wound on Winnie's arm. The edges were slightly bluish, but it did not look like a typical zombie bite.Winnie quickly covered her arm with her hand, her face ghastly pale. "This... This is probably from when I was fishing in the sea and got scratched by a seashell!"Her voice became increasingly shrill, and her eyes darted around in panic.Hans grabbed her wrist and carefully examined the wound. He frowned. "The wound is very shallow. It doesn't look like a bite mark."The atmosphere in the cabin suddenly became tense.Someone muttered, "What if a zombie scratched it?"Lucas immediately suggested, "Quarantine her and observe first! Safety first."Winnie suddenly weakly leaned into Hans' arms at the mention of quarantine. "Hans, don't leave me alone. I'm scared..."Hans' expression softened instantly. He turned to me, his gaze turning unusually gentle. "Clarissa, give me the vaccine."I cl







