Chapter 90 Thea, You Deserve to Die

The cab sped toward the countryside, but Thea couldn't shake her unease. Maybe it was guilt, or maybe it was paranoia, but she had this nagging feeling that someone was following her. She glanced at the rearview mirror. There was indeed a car behind them, but there were plenty of cars on the road. Whether that one was following her or not, she couldn't be sure. Sitting in the back seat, she said in a low voice. "Turn left onto the side road." The driver glanced at her in the mirror, a bit puzzled. He assumed she was in a rush and didn't know the route well, so he reminded her, "Miss, the highway's the fastest way to the countryside. It's not even that busy today. If we go left, the side roads are rough and it'll take longer." Thea responded impatiently, "Just turn left. I'll pay extra for the detour." The driver found it odd but didn't argue. He followed her directions and turned onto the small winding road toward the outskirts. There were hardly any cars on the side road. Thea k