Chapter 291: The Only Escapee

At least that was his intention. Barely a few steps away, he turned around as he remembered an important detail.

"One more thing... Do you still feel this presence? I mean that feeling of being spied on unbeknownst to you?"

Tim and Lily were startled as they listened to his question, but when they began to carefully contemplate how they felt a disillusioned surprise settled on their childish faces. The presence was completely gone. Everything was back to the way it was before. Actually, the feeling of imminent danger had also diminished significantly as they had moved away from the clearing.

Seeing their reaction, Jake didn't need to hear their reply. He had already gotten the information he wanted. Barring a miracle, Sarah and the others had been captured. Otherwise, they had no reason to move away from the clearing in the same direction, and further towards the center of the island, which was even more dangerous.