Chapter 67

"Thanks, but don't worry about it. I'll be fine on my own. I grew up in the countryside, so this mountain terrain is a walk in the park for me. I appreciate you offering, though," Amelia said earnestly. She felt that Frank was more considerate than Jayden. "But…" Frank tried to convince her to let him come along, but she turned him down again. Amelia remembered exactly where the medicinal wood grew. If she went alone, she could head straight there. But with Frank tagging along, she'd have to take another route, which would just waste her time. Left with no choice, Frank reluctantly nodded. "Alright, then. Call me anytime if something comes up, and I'll head up the mountain right away." They exchanged their contact information before he turned back to the car. What Amelia didn't realize was that when Frank got back in the vehicle, he turned to report to Jayden in the backseat. "Mr. Brooks, Ms. Stevans says she doesn't need my help." In truth, Jayden had sent Frank to follow