Chapter 24. Cross (5)

The low, barricade-like doors slowly slid aside. Two women in military-style dress uniforms checked the license plate, never glancing inside the vehicle. After the swift inspection, Suhyeon flashed her headlights to drive down the cleared path. Brilliant, shattering light illuminated the lush foliage of the street trees. As the car crossed the track on the low mound where the barrier was set, the chassis jolted with a series of thumps. “Suhyeon…” Heeju groaned, pulling the blanket on her lap all the way up to her neck. Pressing down on the gas pedal, Suhyeon smirked, the corners of her mouth curving up. The car accelerated. To reach the village, they had to drive a bit farther up this road. Heeju writhed,