Chapter 288 Despair

Dorothy did not know where Hugo had thrown her off to, but when she saw the dilapidated houses on both sides of the streets, the crowded shops, and figures of prostitutes from time to time, she immediately knew that this was far from the bustling city centre. It was most likely Talco City's slums. Even though she grew up in Talco City, she had never set her foot in such a place before. She was overwhelmed with fear as the footsteps of the four men chasing her came closer. In this wretched place, it was normal for things like r*pe and murder to happen. Even when some pedestrians noticed her being chased by thugs, none of them stopped to help her, what more call the police. There were times when one would truly experience the harshness of reality. Dorothy ran desperately. It had been close to a day since she'd eaten, and she was at her limit. As she ran, her breathing became more and more ragged. The road was full of potholes. As she ran, her hee