Chapter 470

The couple ran through the village—one fleeing, the other chasing. While running, Bastian shouted, "Murder! Murder!" The commotion drew many villagers out to see what was going on. When they saw it was Agnes and Bastian, they stopped to watch, but no one stepped in to stop Agnes. Just then, Bastian's sister, Gabby, who had married into the village, appeared. She tried to snatch the ax from Agnes, cursing as she did. But before she could, Agnes swung the ax at her. Gabby screamed in fright and ran off, no longer daring to try to take the weapon. Agnes chased Bastian and Gabby around the village. She only stopped when she was exhausted. Panting heavily, she shouted, "I've got nothing to lose! If you think you can mess with me, bring it on! I'll take on whoever comes at me! My son's dead, and I'm already tired of this life anyway!" Someone tried to calm her down. "Agnes, Chester's been gone for years. You need to let go. Look ahead. Think about Shawn." Agnes glared at the person. H