Her earnest expression, conveying a willingness to agree to anything we asked of her, was utterly endearing.


    I couldn’t resist smiling as I gently patted her head and remarked, “Darling, you don’t owe us anything.


    Being loving andpassionate is the greatest reward.


    Please, continue to be as you are.


    ”


    Meanwhile, Caleb offered her some money, advising softly, “Hold onto this for yourself and ensure your mother is well taken care of.


    ”


    “I can’t ept this!” The girl protested immediately, declining Caleb’s gesture.


    “I haven’t done anything to return your favor.


    How can I take your money? Moreover, you’re the ones who helped us.


    If anyone should give money, it should be me.


    My mother always told me to return favors.


    ”


    Observing her refusal, Caleb felt a blend of bemusement and helplessness.


    Arching an eyebrow, he queried, “Then what about your own money?”


    The question elicited a blush of embarrassment from the girl, who likely assumed we were seeking reimbursement.


    Lowering her gaze, she confessed sheepishly, “I’m sorry, but I don’t have any money.


    When my mother and I fled, we lost almost everything.


    ”


    “Isn’t that the reason?” Caleb intervened, returning the money to the girl.


    “We belong to the Thorn Edge Pack, like you.


    In times of war, we must support each other.


    Besides…”


    Caleb nced at the girl’s mother, adding, “The war won’t conclude easily, and it’s challenging for you to sustain yourselves while wandering.


    ept the money; your mother would understand.


    ”


    As the girl was overwhelmed with gratitude, tea


    rs welled up in her eyes.


    “Then I will ept it.


    Thank you both so much.


    May you always be happy and healthy.


    ”


    She tried to kneel in gratitude, but I stopped her.


    “There’s no need for further kneeling.


    Your gratitude is enough.


    Farewell, and may fortune favor you as well!”


    With that, we bid farewell to the girl and continued on our journey towards the Thorn Edge Pack.


    “Dear, something feels off to me.N?velDrama.Org exclusive content.


    ” Puzzled, I expressed my concern.


    Caleb turned to me and asked, “What’s bothering you?”


    I gazed towards the car window, where my fatigued and lifeless eyes reflected back at me.


    Furrowing my brow, I confessed in a weighty tone, “I expended less of the witch power this time, yet for some reason, I feel even more exhausted than before.


    ”


    “Are you still tired?” Caleb asked, taken aback.


    “Yes,” I confirmed.


    Concerned, Caleb pulled over to check on me and advised, “You should rest in the car.


    We have a long journey ahead for the Thorn Edge Pack.


    I’ll wake you up when we get there.


    ”


    As Caleb restarted the car, I found myself unable to resist the pull of exhaustion any longer and sumbed to a deep sleep on the car seat.


    However, this sleep proved to be restless, with my brows furrowed in difort throughout.


    I had another dream.