"I am lucky that I did not stay in that village after the old bachelor died. Otherwise, I might not even be here today." Nurse Shin Teng said, her voice trembling slightly with a mix of fear and relief.
She felt a profound sense of gratitude that her mother had the foresight to take her away and move out of that village years ago. She could not even imagine how her life would have turned out if she had stayed there. It was a dark path she was glad she never had to walk.
"They will face punishment. That is for sure." Yu Qi stated calmly, her eyes cold and steady.
"Serve them right." Nurse Shin Teng scoffed, a bitter edge to her words.
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After resting for a full day to regain their strength, they were on their way to the last village. This village was tucked deep within the mountains, isolated and rugged, much like the first village they had visited.
