Classic Novel
Chapter 23 You finally came to your senses
You finally came to your senses.
Amy keeps staring at Jeff as they eat breakfast. Jeff was looking through his phone, reading various posts and articles about himself. He couldn't help but think about how the Hemsworth family will be feeling.
"you should put your phone away and eat first." With her eyes fixed on Jeff, Amy spoke abruptly.
Jeff lifted his head and pursed his lips, wondering how he could make small talk with a six-year-old girl. "T thought you didn't want to talk to me.
You've changed your mind?" Amy said, "You did not seem like a bad
person,” while she was scooping food." "You thought I was a bad person, sO that is why you did not talk to me?" Jeff questioned, his lips parted ina silent surprise.
The little girl, with her brown eyes glowing, said timidly, "I think you caused the fight between Mom and Dad because you showed up suddenly." “But itis alright. Mommy is wrong about you. You are nota bad person." Jeff gave hera smile but said nothing in response, Not because he didn't want to but the girl's words struck a cord within him.
Though it is possible that his. presence would lead to conflict within the family, he did not really give it much thought.
Ayoung man who was her husband's son from his previous affair reappeared out of nowhere nineteen years after her husband's affair.
Naturally, Jeff is well aware that she would not accept it with open arms, but what else could be done? It is not like they can go back in time and alter past events.
After breakfast, Jeff left for Sea County where he decided to look for someone.
Even though he had to limp, Jeff knew he had to by all means get to Sea
County. To He was meant to pick Liam up, but Jamie and Liam had to return to Starry City for an urgent matter.
Situated on the east side of Arty City, Sea County isa small town. With lush green hills on one side and the vast blue sea on the other, this idyllic town is a peaceful escape from city life.
Years prior to his teacher abandoning him, Jeff had visited this place. He never imagined that he would be here today, nor that his abruptly departing teacher would return.
Jeff hobbled through the tiny stalls, a small bag slung over his back. He felta wave of fatigue sweep over him as he
looked up. He must ascend the hill == above him at all costs because Sea County is located beyond it. This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.
After arriving at the base of the hill, he ‘made the decision to take a short break before ascending the hill.
Since Sea County is a small town, it has no means of transportation except trekking.
Jeff had not been there for more thana ‘minute when he heard approaching footsteps.
Looking up, he saw three adult males, ‘menacing in appearance, glaring at him with animosity.
"Are you new around here?" With a
hoarse voice, as though something Was™ stuck in his throat, the man in the.
‘middle asked.
“And you are?" Jef replied nonchalantly, sensing what they planned to do.
"Give us your bag, and we will release you," stated one of the men.
"Ahh," exhaled deeply by Jeff. Why.
‘must something like this occur today? If he chooses to go against them, he will not be able to win because he is currently injured.
"All we need is the bag, and you are free." Jeff calmly replied, "1am sorry, there