Chapter 851

Before long, the commotion caused by Andrew's antics finally settled down. Despite her fiery glares and sharp words, Hannah ultimately found herself helpless before Andrew. He had this uncanny ability to defuse her anger, almost like pouring water over a fire without even trying. As she thought back to the day they first met and everything they had been through since, a peculiar feeling stirred in Hannah's heart. Even she wasn't entirely sure if she had genuinely been jealous earlier. All she knew was that their six months together had subtly shifted their dynamic, changing her attitude toward Andrew in ways she couldn't fully explain. As the tension eased, the group pressed on. They traveled through the night, finally leaving the wasteland behind and finding a relatively safe mountain valley to rest in. The serene surroundings, with their clear streams and lush greenery, provided an ideal spot for recovery. By dawn, Andrew had mostly recovered from the aftereffects of his near-poss