Chapter 159

Lily’s palms started sweating. Every time she turned her head, the headlights of that car glowed in her eyes. “Drive faster, Noah, please.” Noah nodded, pressing the accelerator even harder. The car jolted forward. They passed through another junction, then took another turn. Noah tried to keep her calm, but her hands were shaking slightly. “Are they still behind us?” she asked. Lily turned around. “Yes,” she said. “They’re not leaving.” Noah bit her lip. “Hold tight.” She suddenly turned the wheel hard, taking an unexpected route a smaller road leading away from the main street. The tires screeched slightly, and Lily had to grab onto the side handle to steady herself. The car behind them followed again. Lily’s heart sank. “Noah, they’re not giving up.” “Son of a....” Noah muttered. “Okay, we’ll see how long they can keep up.” She pressed the pedal down again, the car speeding faster than before. The wind rushed through the small opening in the window, Lily’s hair flying slightly. Her