NovelEnglishChapter 350
Chapter: 350
Without a second thought, Millie responded, “Sure, I'll guide you.”
“You're such a sweet girl,” she complimented.
During the journey to Dury’s Alley, the woman engaged in constant chatter, showering praise on Millie.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt first, Millie felt a tad bashful, but the feeling quickly gave way to mild annoyance due to the woman’s incessant chatter. The two of them were gradually nearing Dury’s Alley. It was becoming more isolated, and Millie instinctively slowed her pace.
“Could you speed up a bit? | worry my relatives might retire for the night if we arrive too late.” The woman urged Millie upon noticing Millie’s hesitation.
“Alright.” Seeing the woman’s urgency, Millie ceased her worries. As Millie picked up her pace, the woman lowered her head and followed, a sly grin on her face.
Minutes later, Millie halted again. Dury’s Alley was deserted, the people having vacated due to the impending demolition of the dilapidated buildings.
It was unthinkable that the woman’s relatives still resided here. The area was devoid of people, even in broad daylight.
“| apologize, but it seems there may be a mistake in the address. Everyone from Dury’s Alley has relocated. Why would your relatives still live here?”
A flicker of guilt crossed the woman’s face, but she maintained her resolve, saying, “That can’t be. This is the address he gave
me. Noticing Millie’s hesitance and the constant scrutiny, the woman realized that Millie was growing suspicious.
“since we're here, could you perhaps takefurther in? If he’s truly relocated, | won't impose on you any longer. I'll handle it myself.”
From her current position, Millie could make out an old alleyway bathed in light, with a minibus parked beneath it.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTwo men, each holding a cigarette, stood beside the minibus.
Millie observed the men sneaking glances her way and then pretending to ignore her. There was undoubtedly something fishy about them.
“Miss, let's proceed. You agreed to guide me, didn’t you?” The woman clasped Millie’s arm tightly, urging her forward.
Millie now understood that the woman was certainly up to no good. She resolved to free herself from the woman's grasp and escape at the earliest opportunity.
To her surprise, the woman's grip was unexpectedly strong, thwarting Millie’s attempts to escape. “What are you doing? Release me!” Millie cried out.
The woman continued to drag Millie towards the alley. They reached a stalemate, and the woman called out to the men in the alley.
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