Chapter 1188


    Chapter 1188


    Hearing him say this, Neera realized that Caleb did note alone.


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    Behind him, there was another man, with most of his body concealed in the darkness, standing quietly,


    which was why she didn’t notice him right away.


    At that moment, she bypassed the few people blocking her way and walked past them.


    “Mr. Medicina, howe you’re here? Is there something you need?” she greeted him politely, taking


    the initiative to ask.


    Upon seeing her, Caleb curved his lips into a smile. Even in such an environment, he still maintained


    the demeanor of a refined and modest gentleman.


    “Ms. Garcia, you must be tired after a whole day’s journey, aren’t you? Yourplexion doesn’t look


    too good. Are you feeling unwell?”


    “Thank you for your concern, but I’m fine. I just feel a bit tired.”


    Neera would rather respond politely. For some reason, she felt an inexplicably intense gaze on her as


    she spoke.


    Without thinking, she followed the direction of her gaze, andnded on the man standing behind Caleb


    unexpectedly.


    That face wasrgely concealed in the darkness of the night. There was only a small portion that was


    illuminated by the firelight, making it impossible to discern his features.


    Is it this person who was just looking at me…


    “Make sure to get a good rest tonight if you’re tired.”


    After he finished speaking, he nced at the man behind him, signaling him to step forward.


    “Actually, the reason for my visit was to bring you some food. I specifically carried these into the dense


    forest to help you replenish your strength and nutrition. Even though you’ve already eaten, you can


    save these for tomorrow. I’ll also leave this cooler box for you.”


    Neera nced down and noticed that the man hadid out all sorts of things, from roast chicken and


    duck to even salmon and crabs.


    Suddenly, the corner of her mouth twitched.


    This person has ventured into the mountains, but brought along so much gourmet food. How can they


    not feel the slightest bit of tensión? Could it be that they’re here for a vacation?


    Shane was much more straightforward than her, so he openly voiced his criticisms.


    “You don’t seem like you’re here for the selection process. It is more like you’re here for a leisure


    sightseeing trip.”


    Caleb didn’t mind at all. With his hands in his pockets, he carried a touch of nonchnce in his


    elegance, yet without appearing frivolous. His demeanor was perfectly controlled.


    “Well, you could say that. After all, the Medicina family has no intention of vying for the title of the


    district president. We’re just here to make up the numbers, to show our faces, so to speak. As for that


    white g, we have no ns to seize it.”


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    As he was speaking, the man next to him suddenly handed Neera a drumstick.


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    Neera blinked, finding the situation somewhat amusing yet baffling. Although she wasn’t hungry, she


    epted it out of politeness. “Thank you.”


    At this moment, she finally saw the man’s appearance clearly.


    That was a very ordinary looking face, with average features that were quite symmetrical.


    However, there was a scar on his right cheek, destroying his otherwise ordinary appearance. It added a


    touch of fierceness and ferocity, making him look somewhat intimidating.


    Nevertheless, Neera always felt that there was something off about this man for some unknown


    reason!


    But upon closer inspection, she couldn’t quite pinpoint what was off.


    As she was worried that her intense gaze might make the other person ufortable, she quickly


    averted her eyes, and turned her face away without showing any particr emotion.


    Yet, she felt as though his gaze was still fixed on her and carried an ambiguous look.


    Luckily, after exchanging pleasantries, Caleb was about to take their leave.


    Before leaving, he smiled at Neera and said, “Rest well tonight. Rejuvenate for we have to continue our


    journey tomorrow.”


    Neera smiled and nodded, “Thank you. You too.”


    After he finished speaking, Caleb left with that man.


    Once their figures disappeared into the dense forest, Finnley suddenly came over, his eyes filled with


    suspicion.


    “That Medicina boy, why won’t he leave you alone? First, he reminded you of possible danger, then


    helped you cross the swamp, and now he even made a special trip to bring you food. If someone is


    overly attentive for no reason, he is probably up to no good. What does he have in mind? Could it be…


    that he’s interested in you?”


    As soon as he spoke, Shane and the others turned to look, each with a peculiar look in their eyes.


    Neera felt a bit embarrassed and touched her nose.


    “No way. That’s a bit far-fetched, isn’t it…”


    However, the members of the Cox family argued, “There must be an ulterior motive. Why else would he


    help us time and again? It just doesn’t make sense.”


    Neera hummed in return, “I don’t think so. I barely have any interaction with him and have only met him


    two or three times/How could he possibly be interested in me?”


    She may say so, but she didn’t understand why Caleb was taking such good care of her.


    And then there was that scary looking man….


    She was certain of her intuition. The man with the scar on his face had definitely been staring at her for


    quite some


    time.


    Why though?


    And what about that feeling of discordance? What is it exactly?


    After a moment of thought, she turned to Shane and asked, “Shane, do you know the man who came


    with Caleb?”