CHAPTER 295: THE CONFLICT AND THE CHASE 2

Daniel and Emily trudged through the dense forest, their exhaustion palpable. Emily, her breathing labored, was clearly at her limit, whereas Daniel, though tired himself, pressed on with a sense of urgency. "Come on, Emily, move your ass faster," Daniel urged impatiently, frustration evident in his voice. Emily shot him a glare, her voice tinged with exhaustion and irritation. "I can't move any faster than this. I'm tired of running anyway. Let the cops come and arrest me, if that's what they want." Daniel's eyes widened in disbelief. "Are you serious? You'd just let them take you in?" he asked incredulously. "I must be a fool," Emily muttered, shaking her head. "But don't you dare call me that when you're the one who got us into this mess." Daniel sighed heavily, a mix of guilt and defensiveness in his voice. "Okay, fine. I admit, I got us into this mess. But let's not forget, you came to me for help. You called me, remember?" Emily scoffed, her voice laced with bitterness. "I