Mike had become much smarter. He extended his arm to point in a direction and continued to alert me. Clutching a dagger, I immediately sprinted in the direction he indicated. Betty stayed behind to protect Kayla and Lauren as they retreated toward the camp. I knew the terrain in this area well, so I moved swiftly along the path. Before long, I spotted a figure crouching among the bushes ahead, seemingly trying to escape. Judging by the tattered clothing, it could only be that wretched woman, Joyce. I tightened my grip on the dagger and charged toward her without hesitation. Joyce noticed me coming and scrambled away, rolling and crawling through the bushes in a desperate attempt to escape. I sneered and shouted, "Joyce, stop running! This time, I'll definitely kill you!" She didn'

