Chapter 53: The bitter truth

A look of pure shock and surprise crossed their faces when they looked down to see Elisha standing on the forest ground, waving back at them. She had this huge grin that was plastered across her face and her eyes twinkled with delight when they locked gaze.

"I'm coming up now!" She announced when they weren't saying anything. Her voice was full of excitement as she carefully made her way up those old wooden steps on the ladder, creaking underneath her soles with each step she took.

Alexandra turned to look at Caleb with wide eyes and parted lips. He looked just as surprised as she was, his features mirroring hers. Silence enveloped them both as they tried to register the scene that was unfolding before their eyes. "What is she doing here?" Alexandra mouthed to Caleb who only shrugged.