Chapter 346

"Yeah, I spent three years in that place, every day felt like hell. It was like a nightmare that never ended." Clara tugged Nicholas along, picking up the pace. "If it only brings back bad memories, then let's not go any closer. From now on, we won't come this way again." Nicholas gave a faint smile. "It’s alright. That time was awful, sure, but it brought you into my life. So when I think about it now, it doesn’t feel quite so terrifying anymore." "Right, let’s go check on Zoe. Back then, she used to bring over veggies all the time. My mom’s been talking about visiting her, saying we should swing by if we’re ever back. Since we’re here, let’s do it." "Sounds good." Hand in hand, the two headed toward Simon’s house. Suddenly, a loud voice rang out up ahead. "Stop! Don’t you run! You worthless woman, stop right there!" A woman came rushing down the path and accidentally bumped into them at the corner. She crashed straight into Nicholas’s chest. "You okay?" Clara asked, looking concerned