534 Boasting and Schemes, Marks Goals in Helping Felicia and Hidden Circumstance (1/2)

Day 129 - 11:04 AM - Third Floor, Audubon High School, Audubon, Camden County, New Jersey, United States of America

Stunned by the slap she received from her younger sister, Felicia stood blankly in place as Elise escaped. Their father, Abraham, and their mother, Candace, were also surprised by the scene. Still, their expression was more of remorse on their faces rather than shock.

Not only their family, but everyone who witnessed the scene was surprised.

Usually, reunions, after the apocalypse started, would be filled with relief, happiness, and tears of joy. This situation was the first time that many of them seen a reunion filled with resentment, especially from a sibling.

”Licia, are you alright?”

Abraham approached her daughter, patting her back gently.

Felicia slightly nodded, though her face was still blank.

Seeing that, Abraham helped Felicia sit down.

”Licia, you shouldn't mind it too much. It's my and your father's fault.”

Candace said while looking down on her bed.

It seemed that this would be the start of family talk between Felicia and her parents.

”Should we leave them alone?”

Arnold asked.

That question made Ernst and the others nod. It was not their place to intrude in other family's business.

Mark then turned to Captain Morrison.

”Do you have someplace we can stay? We might need to stay here for a day.”

Hearing Mark's words, Captain Morrison's eyes lightened. Who would not want Mark's group? Even if it was just one day, it still a day of the settlement's safety was being guaranteed. Furthermore, with what happened earlier, there was a high chance that the outlaws would return to take revenge and for other dangers to come.

”We still have a lot of rooms unused. We can prepare one immediately for your group.”

”Then, please guide them to where they can wait for a while.”

Mark then turned to Arthur and Otis.

”Get morgan out of the vehicle, also keep an eye on her.”

Mark handed the chains that restrained the [Queen Type] behind him that had been gathering a lot of attention since earlier for having a large spide accessory on her head.

”How about you, Sir Mark?”

Arnold could not help but ask as he received the chains.

”We'll stay here a bit.” Mark then turned back to Captain Morrison. ”It's fine, right?”

”There's no problem. I can leave someone to guide you when you want to leave the ward.”

”No need.” Mark declined. ”It's also likely that we won't use the door, anyway.”

Captain Morrison was confused. Nevertheless, he did not want to ask any more questions and annoy Mark. Thus, he left with his men, leaving one of the soldiers. Even though Mark said that there was no need to, they still needed to keep an eye on them since they were strangers, to begin with.

”You two are...?”

Candace asked as she saw Mark and Mei approached.

”This is Sir Mark and Miss Mei. They are the leaders of group Licia belongs to. They were the ones that brought her here.”

Abraham introduced Mark and Mei since Felicia already did the same while they were walking towards this place. Felicia's mind was too boggled to do the introductions this time.

”Is that so?” Candace smiled. ”Thank you for taking care of our daughter.”

Mark could not help but scratch his cheek. Felicia's parents were too sincere that it felt uncomfortable for him. It seemed that they really loved Felicia. It came with a price, though.

”You don't have to thank me. Your daughter is now one of my people. It is just convenient to pass by since this place was near the road we wanted to take, and by coincidence, you all, her family, are still alive.”

”So, Licia is going to leave again?”

Candace asked, looking at Felicia, who was still silent.

”No...” Mark shook his head. ”I'll go straight to the point. We will take you two and your children with her. We will bring you somewhere safer than this place.”

”That's...”

Felicia's parent's looked at each other. Of course, they would hesitate.

”Can we think about this first?”

Abraham said. Unexpectedly, Mark shook his head.

”I'm not asking you. Whether any of you want it or not, we will take you all out of here. The only time I can give you is whether you will come willingly or not. If not, I will have to use force.”

”You...”

Candace was about to say something offensive. But Abraham held her hand and shook his head. He could tell that Mark was only being nice was because they were Felicia's parents.

”Why are you going this far to do that?”

Abraham asked.

”I already said. Felicia is already one of my people. I give my people the best as long as it is possible. Keeping her family around her would be the best for her, right?”

”So, you want to keep us around so that my daughter won't leave you?”

”What?”

Mark was confused.

”Do you want to keep our daughter as your woman? That is why you want to keep us?”

Mark was flabbergasted. Did he really look like that kind of person? Mark scratched his head, making him see his reflection on the window. Forget it, he really looked like one.

Unexpectedly, Mei, who was silent until now, stepped forward and spoke.

”Pardon me for interrupting, but please. Felicia already has someone else in her heart. And MY HUSBAND won't be interested in humans.”

Mark was surprised though he liked the sound of that. He patted Mei's head.

”Yep. I'm not interested in Felicia as a woman, so don't worry. Look at my wife. If your daughter can surpass her beauty, then I might put her in my eye.”

TCH!

A lot of clicking tongues were heard inside the room, along with envious killing intent. There were more men than women in this room, after all. Most of them were injured soldiers that were single.

Both Abraham and Candice choked. What kind of reasoning was that? Furthermore, what did Mei just said? Not interested in humans? Were they not humans?

Felicia's parents were speechless.

”What the hell am I doing?” Mark scratched his head. ”In any case, don't worry. If you really want a reason, it's because of your daughter's current sweetheart.”

Hearing that, Abraham and Candace turned to their daughter once more. Nevertheless, it seemed that she never heard anything or noticed what was happening around her.

”She's too shaken, isn't she?”