Located at the boundary between A City and L City, Phoenix Mountain was more beautiful during summer. Many people often visited the mountain to climb, exercise and go for a picnic. Above anything else, it was said to be the most favorite spot for camping. Thus, it was considered to be the place where most love affairs take place in A City and L City. Even during winter, people continued to come here crazily. During such cold days, what they were here for was as clear as daylight.
Not uttering a single word, Brian continued to drive head-on while taking a glance at Molly every once in a while. Molly became more reluctant on her plans as they approached the mountain. All this time, Brian was patiently waiting for Molly to tell him the truth.
However, when they arrived at Phoenix Mountain, Molly remained silent and didn't even open her mouth. She just bit her lips hard with her hands rotating ceaselessly.
Brian stopped the car at the foot of Phoenix Mountain. With an empty face, he glanced at Molly who was staring blankly at the sight of the mountain that was in front of her. He got off the car and looked around. His eyes turned deep.
After getting off, he took out the bag that Tony sent from the back seat and opened it. He indifferently threw an outdoor jacket to Molly and slowly said, "Put it on, unless you want to be frozen to death."
Still uneasy, Molly grasped the jacket and continued to look around the somewhat desolated Phoenix Mountain from being covered with snow. While Brian was putting on his outdoor jacket, she said without any hesitation, "Bri, how about we go back?" Molly could no longer continue to pretend.
Brian slightly raised his eyebrows, while a trace of joy flashed in his eyes. But as he turned around to look at Molly, he covered his emotions and stared blankly at her to maintain his coolness. He then asked, "Why? Don't you want to climb the mountain?"
"It is getting dark," Molly said meekly. "How about… how about going back now and coming back next time?" Molly said without any hesitation. While her hands were slowly starting to freeze, all she could ever think of was how to get Brian to drive her anywhere away from the mountain.
Brian left out an evil smile. He looked at Molly with his deep eyes and saw how worried and entangled she was by her emotions. With an empty expression, Brian said indifferently, "Never mind." After saying that, he threw the bag into the car and put on his outdoor jacket. While grasping one of Molly's hands, he pulled her and walked towards Phoenix Mountain.
On the contrary, Molly was somewhat passive at the moment. As they continued to head uphill, she could feel her heart beat rising to her throat. She looked around wearily, as she didn't know why Jenifer told her to bring Brian here. All she knew was that something bad was bound to happen.
It was getting darker and darker. Due to the impact of the weather, everything was in darkness, and not a single star could be seen from the sky. Molly said, "Bri, let's go down the mountain this instant."
Brian tightened his grip on Molly's hand and said, "I am truly curious about this place and wonder why people love to camp here even during winter. And since we're already here now, it would be a pity if we would just head back half way."
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