Chapter 996
Chapter 996: A Wild Boar (4)_1
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Accepting help from her comrades did not shame her.
Calvin Ramos tore open her sleeve and glimpsed the long scar that scarred her skin, his handsome brows knitting together slightly as he quickened the pace of his work.
He had paid attention during their journey, carrying an assortment of herbs.
Some were for disinfecting, others for reducing fever.
Calvin Ramos quickly took out the herbs, crushed the ones for disinfection, and rubbed them over the wound on her arm. He then handed the fever-reducing herbs directly to Becca Reyes, watching her obediently bite and chew before he could sigh in relief.
He pulled out a dagger, took off his own coat, cut off a sleeve, and tore it into strips to serve as a bandage for Becca Reyes’ wound.
Ten minutes later.
The treatment was completed.
Becca Reyes, with her feeble body, sat up.
"Thank you."
Murmuring softly, Becca Reyes spoke two words with a notably hoarse voice.
Calvin Ramos’ eyes moved slightly, he looked deeply at her and asked softly, "Are you hungry?"
Becca Reyes looked up subtly, meeting his earnest and caring gaze. She was momentarily taken aback before she intentionally avoided his eyes.
Becca Reyes nodded somewhat awkwardly.
In fact, since last night, she had been trapped in the difficult terrain of the jungle, naturally unable to find anything edible.
She was not just hungry; she was nearly starving to death.
After pondering for a moment, Calvin Ramos draped his coat over her shoulders and said gently, "Wait here for a moment."
Becca Reyes pressed her lips together and stayed silent.
Calvin Ramos quickly stood up and started to gather kindling nearby.
In the jungle, dry firewood was abundant.
As she watched his retreating back for a while, Becca Reyes tilted her head, then scanned the surroundings with a lifted gaze.
She had collapsed earlier and fell straight into sleep without noticing anything.
Only now did she discover—
About ten meters ahead, there was a broad river with water clashing against the rocks, the sound roaring incessantly as it flowed onwards.
The area here was more open.
The gaps between the trees were quite large, and there were very few weeds and shrubs. When the wind blew, the verdant branches swayed gently, and sunlight filtered through the leaves to dot the ground with a smattering of light.
It was tranquil and beautiful.
However, at this moment, Becca Reyes had no mind to appreciate it.
Having gathered some dry branches, Calvin Ramos found a spot, lit a campfire with waterproof matches, then invited Becca Reyes to sit by the fire.
Soon after, he returned with two fish from the stream.
The two fish, gutted by his hands, stared blankly as he arranged them.
He whittled two sticks, skewered the bodies of the fish, and set them over the fire to roast.
"They’ll be ready soon."
While tending to the fire, Calvin Ramos spoke to Becca Reyes, who sat across from him, her face flushed and slightly dazed, "Thank you."
Calvin Ramos glanced at her, then changed the subject, asking calmly, "Have you ever thought of giving up?"
Becca Reyes stared blankly at him and after a moment, she suddenly laughed, her tone laced with irony, "What, are you all hoping I’d leave too?"
First it was Flossie Wright, then Jocelyn Carrington, and now...
Yes, even Calvin Ramos.
To be honest, she understood, especially since she knew Flossie Wright rarely persuaded others to do anything.
Jocelyn Carrington was acting out of concern.
Why Calvin Ramos? Was it because he found her bothersome?
— End of Chapter 996 —