"Why did you come so far to look for a job?" Elliot suppressed his grief. He was afraid that if he looked too sad, it would affect Avery.

"My family forced me to marry an old man. I was not willing to do it… so I escaped. Back then, I was just thinking of running as far away as I could, so I came all the way here. It's a bustling city. There are many job opportunities…" Holly did not continue further.

Elliot's gaze no longer had murderous intent.

Holly secretly let out a sigh. She considered herself safe for the time being. She did not want to reveal too much of her past to them. These were her wounds. Telling people meant that she was showing them their wounds.

Avery listened to them chatting occasionally. Her heart was empty, yet it was also painful.

Actually, she had long prepared for the worst. Now, she had received the confirmation of the worst.

An hour later, the car arrived at the first pit.

"Continue ahead. There will be a fork, and you need to take the path to the righ