Chapter 181
Hayley smiled when she heard that. “Got It”
She had saved plenty of people along the way, but only these two came ali the way over to thank her.
These two were interesting
Scarlett immediately felt a weight lift off her chest at Hayley’s response.
e and Malcolm weren’t exactly chatterboxes. Since Hayley had acknowledged them, they had no idea what else to say.
yley’s voice drifted from the other truck. “Hey, do you want to come with me?”
blinked. “You mean, me?”
h! Unless you’re hiding someone el ou a good life and meat at every me will look down on you in my base
Scarlett’s eyes lit up, but then
“Of course,” Hayley adde
damn sweet.”
Scarlett was instantl
Malcolm thought
“Malcolm!”
“Ember
your truck.” Hayley leaned casually against her window. “Come with me. I can give ever you want, I can pretty much get it. And the most important part is that nobody
mediately at Malcolm.
bring your brother, you can. But you two would listen to me. Life at my base is pretty
m, let’s go together!”
seconds. Then he said, “You go with her. I’m not going.”
can’t leave. I won’t worry if you’re with Captain Reid. Take care of yourself. Send me a radio
mess
of elderly people. If he left, nobody would want to handle that mess.
the supplies Hayley pulled out yesterday and how she fed the crew from Base K1, he knew one thing for
nt with Hayley, she would never starve again.
dibly capable, too. Scarlett would be lucky to follow Hayley.
tripped Malcolm apart to send Scarlett away, he would still push her toward a better future
eid,” Malcolm said firmly, “I only have one sister, and I’m entrusting her to you. Treat her well, and I promise I will
m hit the brakes and pulled over.
ey watched this and signaled Leonard to slow down and stop behind them.
the moment the trucks halted, Scarlett refused to budge. “I’m not going! Let’s go back!”
“What are you talking about? Don’t waste Captain Reid’s time. Get out.”
“If you’re not going, I’m not ge
Scarlett clung to the se
Malcolm felt a he
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This was the best chance she would ever get. If she hesitated too long and Hayley changed her mind, then what?
“Get out! Do you know how hard it was to find someone willing to take you, you little brat? Do you want to cling to me forever? I’m your brother, not your dad! I’m sick of dragging you around forever!”
“Malcolm!”
“Move! Now! Don’t drag me down!”
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