Chapter 217
“No, you fell because of me, I can’t leave you here.” Haller was determined to save them.
If Delilah had known that he left Cynthia in such a dangerous place, Delilah would probably have poisoned him, even with the snake venom in his body.
Hallett wanted to see if there were any vines around that he could use as rope.
As soon as he stood up, the dizziness intensified, nearly causing him to lose his balance.
Queena quickly helped him and saw his lips’ color getting darker. She asked him with concern. “Hallet, are you okay!”
Tm fine.” Haller steadied himself and feigned sobriety.
Queena replied with a frown, “But you don’t seem to be
Liam and Cynthia could clearly hear their conversation below.
Cynthia shouted with concern, “Queena, how’s Haller?”
“He looked pale with red lips, as if he had makeup on replied Queena.
Hearing this, Cynthia was shocked “Queena, take Hallet back quickly. He can’t hold on for long.
Hallet was obsessed with finding the vines and didn’t take Cynthia’s words seriously. “I’m just a little dizzy. I can manage.”
Seeing his persistence, Queena could only seek advice from Cynthia to suppress the snake’s venom. “Cynthia, you’re good at medicine. Can you think of any nearby plants that can detoxify snake venom?”
“Yes, but this plant looks a lot like a type of poisonous grass. I’m worried you might mistake it for the wrong plant and then there’s no turning back.” replied Cynthia.
Queena asked. “Didn’t Hallett also study medicine? He should recognize it.
“It’s him I’m worried about. Whenever he went up the mountain, he only focused on avoiding insects and never paid attention to identifying herbs,” replied Cynthia.
Cynthia and Queena were worried, but Hallet didn’t care.
Cynthia thought of something and exclaimed, “Queena, go around to see if there is a yellow bug with red spots. Crush it and let him take it. This bug has a detoxifying effect and can temporarily counteract snake venomTM
Queena suspected that she had misheard. “What? No way he would take it. He would never get close to bugs!”
“Let him choose between the two options. If he refuses to cat, ask him to go back.” Queena raised her eyebrows and instantly understood what Cynthia meant. In fact, asking Hallet to eat the bug was meant to scare him.
The bug Cynthia mentioned was easy to find, so Queena located it quickly and approached Haller, “Cynthia said that if you don’t go back, you just eat this crushed bug to suppress the snake venom temporarily
Hallett was struggling to pull the vine off the tree when he suddenly turned around and came face to face with a bug only one foot away. He was so terrified that he screamed, “Ah! Take it away.
Queena intentionally moved the bug closer to him. “Don’t be afraid. You have to eat later.”
*Eat? No way! You can eat it i–if you want,” Hallet stuttered in fear, his lips turning a brighter shade of red.
“If you refuse to eat, come back with me, threatened Queena
“No.” Haller continued to pull the vines.
Queena placed the bug right on Hallet’s face, which startled him so much that he sprinted more than ten feet away. “Stay away from mel”
“Are you going back or not?” Queens asked as she approached.
Hallet had no choice but to compromise, “Yes, yes, yes,”
He couldn’t even stand being near the bug, let alone eat it.
Chapter 217
Queena left with Haller after informing Cynthia of the result.
At that moment, Cynthia was finally relieved: Then, she looked at Liam and scolded, “Why did you jump down with me?”
Liam’s face was still pale, and he was still afraid.
He gazed at Cynthia from head to toe, then embraced her tightly, as if he were cherishing a long–lost treasure. “Do you know that I was absolutely terrified a moment ago?
Liam repeatedly and passionately
ly kissed Cynthia’s hair. He muttered, “When I saw you fall, my mind went blank. All I could think at that was that I couldn’t lose you.”
Cynthia was moved. Despite the soreness from Liam’s tight hug, she still happily nestled in his embrace.
Not only Liam but also she was frightened just a moment ago.
moment
She was aware that Liam treated her well and loved her deeply. However, she had never imagined that Liam’s affection for her had grown to the point where he was willing to risk his life.
She was deeply shocked when she saw Liam jumping down with her without hesitation.
However, she was also slightly upset because he didn’t care about his life.
Cynthia looked up from his embrace and said sternly, “Don’t do this again. If something happens to you, what will Grandpa David and Grandma Jasmine do?”
“But what should I do with my life alone if something happens to you?” Liam asked.
Cynthia choked and looked at Liam, lost in thought. She thought, ‘He’s right. Imagine myself in his situation. If anything were to happen to him, what would be my reaction? Maybe I wouldn’t give up my life, but I would feel utterly empty and lifeless.
Cynthia sighed, embracing Liam’s slender and strong waist. She promised in a coquettish tone, “Okay. Let’s promise to be more cautious from now on. We should always prioritize our own safety. Let’s stay safe together.”
“Sure,” Liam replied in a low voice.
They waited for a while, but no one appeared at the top of the cliff.
The sun was high in the sky, indicating that it was noor
The tropical rainforest was hot and humid, with no shade on the cliff under direct sunlight.
Liam gazed down at Cynthia’s flushed face and the beads of sweat on her forehead. Although he was perspiring heavily too, he was more concerned about her well–being. Without hesitation, he picked up a leaf and fanned Cynthia with it.
Although the wind was just a drop in the ocean, at least it would help her feel less uncomfortable.
Cynthia was concerned about Liam’s well–being and wanted to refuse. “Actually, I’m not that delicate. I grew up here and have long adapted to the climate.”
Cynthia grabbed the leaf and fanned him the way Liam had fanned her. “You haven’t lived here before, so it might be hard for you to adapt to this place all of a sudden. Plus, you haven’t eaten much in the last couple of days, so you must not have enough energy. You should rest well.”
Liam smiled contentedly. “You’ve underestimated me. I’m not that weak.”
“Stubborn, Cynthia complained playfully.
With no sign of rescue and unsure of Hallet’s safety, they had no choice but to find a way to go up on their own.
They stood on a small patch of land covered in weeds. It was not very spacious, but it was just enough for them to stand on.
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