Semua Bab Too Late to Regret: Bab 121 - Bab 130

Candice saw that his expression had grown even scarier.Why was he in such a bad mood today? It was just a misunderstanding about him being on a date—Was it that serious?She quickened her pace toward the exit.No matter what, she couldn't let anyone else get dragged into this.Charlie followed behind her at a slow, deliberate pace, trailing three to four steps behind. With his stern, icy expression, it was like a prisoner being escorted to execution.A death-row inmate, no less.Everyone at the restaurant watched as the two left.Oliver anxiously scooted up to the table in front and called to his sister, who was happily eating meat:“Jie, where is he taking Candice? Could she be in danger? Should we go save her?”Jerry thought: Kid, you sure call everyone like so naturally?Sophia said, “Save what? Sit down and eat. Grown-ups’ business isn’t for kids to meddle in.”She rapped him on the head.“aw!”“What? Keep whining and I’ll hit you for real. Move over, she’s gonna need that seat

“Yes, I am,”Cindy nodded.“I’m Noah’s cousin.” Sophia softened her voice.As soon as she said that, Cindy’s expression changed dramatically.Her eyes trembled, darting in all directions, and her already frail body began shaking like it might fall apart at any moment.Panic, fear, sorrow—an onslaught of emotions overwhelmed her like a demon overtaking her senses.“W-why did you come find me…?”“I’ve told the police everything… I really… I don’t know anything… I didn’t see anything… Please don’t ask me anymore… Just don’t ask…”She hugged herself and crouched down, burying her head in her knees.The rest of her words were inaudible—soft murmurs to herself.Candice shook her head at Sophia.Not now.Just hearing the boy’s name had pushed this girl to a total emotional breakdown. With her current state, even one more question might be too much.“Cindy, don’t be afraid. We’re just here to check on you,” Sophia crouched down beside her, gently soothing her back.She was so thin. All bones.

“Ah—!”The sudden fright took them all by surprise. Candice and the others screamed as they stumbled backward.Who wouldn’t be scared?That huge dog looked like it was ready to maul someone—it could’ve easily torn them apart!Even a strong guy like Oliver, trained in athletics, was so startled he nearly pushed his sister into the river.Thankfully, Candice caught her in time. Spotting a leaning tree nearby, she dragged Sophia up it with her. Oliver, on the other hand, grabbed Cindy and jumped down to hide below the riverbank.The scene was total chaos.“...Calm down, all of you!” Rex shouted.He hadn't even had time to react before they were all scrambling—completely out of control.Candice saw Rex still standing there, not moving an inch, while the huge dog snarled, baring its teeth and preparing to lunge at him. “Rex! Run!”Clinging to the tree trunk, her voice cracked from the panic.“Don’t worry, Candice. It won’t bite me,” Rex said, half exasperated, half amused.He turned to the

Sophia suddenly smiled. "Why are you afraid of him? He doesn't bite."Cindy lowered her head, her hat concealing her face. They could only hear her voice. "I... I don't know. I just feel uneasy... It’s like... like he's different from us."Sophia gazed at her for a while, then readily agreed, "Alright, I'll send him away."Back in the house, Sophia made up an excuse, saying they were going for a walk to experience the rural atmosphere. Between the lines, she hinted that Charlie could return to his friend's house.Charlie glanced at the time. "I suppose it's time to go."As he stood up, he leaned toward Candice, his lips brushing her ear as he whispered a few words.Candice felt a ticklish sensation, and her earlobes turned red.Charlie chuckled, lightly patting her head with a tone of indulgence. "Alright, I’m leaving. Don’t play too recklessly."After he left, Sophia revealed that Cindy had found three suspicious places.The group immediately set off.On the way, Cindy walked up to C

Kyle was quick to cover his mother's mouth, pulling her behind a tree. In the distance, Mia’s screams completely drowned out Caroline's scream. Candice and the others were all focused on that direction, unaware of the two behind the tree. Similarly, they didn’t notice the people behind the small house.“…Help! Help!”It wasn’t until the knife came that Mia reacted. Trying to escape, her wrist was gripped tightly. In a panic, she dodged the vital points, but the knife still plunged into her shoulder. The intense pain caused her to let out a piercing scream.Cindy, seeing that she hadn’t hit the neck, pulled the knife out and struck again, this time aiming for the heart.“Mom! !!”Mia screamed in fear, raising her hand to block the knife. The next second, the tip of the knife pierced through her palm.“Ah—!!”Her screams grew even more desperate, echoing throughout the orchard.Mia’s mother, hearing her daughter’s agonizing screams, cried uncontrollably. She sobbed as she knelt, silentl