Chapter 281. Hostile

LILY

I trudged along the rough path, surrounded by a desolate and unpleasant landscape. The thorny bushes and cacti seemed to want to grab me with their sharp spines as I passed by them. The air was thick with dust and the scorching sun burned my already battered skin.

I stopped at a rock, sitting on it thinking it would be cool. But the heat made me fidget and roll my eyes. I looked up at the sky, how tired I was. My throat was very sore, the burning sensation was increasing.

My thoughts were overwhelming, making my head ache.

“Are you tired already?” Sallie asked, with a confused expression on her face, then I realized she was being sarcastic. “Just kidding. Are you feeling okay?”

I watched her with a furtive look. Sallie was not a normal girl, just knowing her for a few minutes was enough to realize that. She was an unstable person who could drive anyone to despair. I couldn’t stand to hear the sound of her voice. Because what bothered me the most ab