Chapter 1252

While Shannon and Benjamin continued tracking the Unmelting Bone's trajectory through the city under the tiny zombie doll's lead, another scene unfolded in a dimly lit corner of the city. Cassidy crouched outside a fast-food restaurant as she kept her eyes locked on the sight of leftover food from a departing customer. She darted over, scooped up the half-full meal box, and turned to flee. But as she turned around, a firm hand grasped her skinny arm. "It's you again, kid!" Startled, Cassidy instinctively dropped the box and tried to bolt. Daniela Garcia, now splattered with food from the discarded meal box, tightened her grip and said, "Hey! I'm not here to hurt you! Don't run!" Ignoring the mess on her clothes, she pulled Cassidy closer and asked, "Are you hungry? You shouldn't eat leftovers like that; it's unsanitary. Let me get you a fresh meal, alright?" Hearing the promise of food, Cassidy stopped struggling. Her dark bright eyes studied Daniela. Daniela felt a pang of pity