Chapter 992

Ryan stood up, bowl in hand, continuing to drink the stew. He glanced down at Nina and said, "I can't help you this time, Nina. Maybe next time, but that depends on how well you behave!" After that, he walked away. Shortly after, he stopped and turned back to look at her. "And remember, we need to stay kind!" With that, he went down the mountain. Nina angrily kicked a stone, frustration building. "You'll regret this, Ryan! Just you wait!" Fuming, she adjusted her shirt and sat back down by the fire, the anger simmering within her. Later that night, Ryan headed into the woods, hoping to find Sherry. After half an hour, she finally appeared, looking worn out. Her face twisted in pain as she spotted him. "Look at what you've done to me, Ryan!" she snapped, her tone sharp. The previous night had been a drunken blur. He couldn't remember the details, but he knew enough about the effects of tiger bone wine to realize he must have been intense. Sherry, being more fragile, clearly had