Chapter 500

It was almost miraculous that Ryan was still able to wake up the next morning to the beautiful sight of the morning sun that filtered through the mist shrouding the woods. It was so misty that one couldn't see over a distance of more than three hundred feet. Birdsong sounded all around him. His mouth was dry, and his lips were cracked. It felt uncomfortable. He licked his lips. He still had some fish jerky, but he did not dare to eat it for fear he would feel even thirstier. "I must find a source of water, or I won't be able to move soon due to dehydration and eventually die here! Sherry, I'm going to die because of your stubbornness!" Now, Ryan had two choices. The first one was to retrace his trail and look for a water source. The second was to forge ahead while looking for water until he found Sherry. He decided to go back, but the moment he turned around, Sherry's gaze of disappointment and despair appeared in his mind again. Eventually, his heart softened. He sighed and s