Chapter 1989

Chester was still following behind Quinton. After Isabelle left the team, he asked Quinton why he did not stay behind with her but instead went with the mountaineering team. The only reply Quinton gave him was, “She already made up her mind.” Chester could not comprehend it, but it was indeed dangerous to leave her alone. Even so, he was in no place to be worried for her. After the team left Isabelle behind, she set up her tent on the glacier. She then gathered some dried wood nearby and started a fire on the grass. However, the dried wood finished burning quickly. Isabelle remained seated in front of the tent, and she was too exhausted. Meanwhile, a man watched over her from a distance the whole time. Isabelle stayed at the same spot for days. By the third day, the man finally realized that she was waiting for her death to arrive. Only a person without a desire to live would spend their time leisurely in such danger without considering to leave for safety. On the fourth day, Is