Chapter 301

Felicia tilted her head slightly, unable to say another word in defense. What was the point? Explaining herself was like talking to a wall. No one cared about her grievances or the injustice she'd faced. Felicia shook her head, deciding not to waste her breath. She grabbed the dazed Carmen by the arm and walked off without looking back. On the way down the mountain, Carmen didn't mention what had just happened near the old tower, nor did she mention Myra. Instead, she kept things light, chatting with Felicia about random stuff and pointing out the scenery along the trail. Felicia smiled, catching on to Carmen's way of steering the conversation away from heavier topics. She played along, appreciating the effort to lighten the mood. Their chatter made the descent fly by, and soon, they arrived the base of the hill. At the feet of the mountain, Carmen's face lit up when she suggested, "How about heading for stew? My treat!" "Sure!" Carmen said with a grin. "I’ll take you up on th