บท 338: Vanilla?

"Thunder!!"

The thunder from the storm echoed throughout the desolate area, its rumbling reverberating in the eerie silence.

"Now that you guys have finished eating, let's take a rest," John suggested, casting a weary glance at his companions, who mirrored his fatigue.

The trio turned their attention to the two girls sitting alone, Eli having excused himself momentarily for shit.

Yep, he didn't even worry about his image...

Lia, the woman among the trio, approached the girls with a gentle demeanour, softly inquiring,

"Are you guys okay?"

"Huh?"

"What do you mean?" they responded, their brows furrowed in confusion.

"I mean... Do you guys need help?"Lia elaborated, her tone calm and reassuring, her observant eyes reflecting a genuine concern for their well-being. Having observed Eli's dismissive treatment towards them, Lia felt compelled to offer her support.