Confrontation

Elena had to return to the village to learn their decision regarding the livestock for sale. They had scheduled a prior meeting that afternoon, but she had been busy saving her husband. Thankfully, she had arrived just in time to rescue Ethan; otherwise, things might have ended badly.

As she entered the village, she noticed people gathered around the old tree, chatting and enjoying the late afternoon. Many elderly folks were resting in the shade while the younger ones ran playfully down the road.

Upon seeing Elena, the old people's interest was piqued.

"A young woman at this hour?" they murmured among themselves.

One elderly woman approached her and asked, "Young lady, what are you looking for in our village?"

"Hello, aunties. I'm looking for the village head," Elena replied politely.

"Are you the one the village head talked about this afternoon?" the woman inquired, her curiosity growing.