Chapter 19: Real Daughter or stranger

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The deafening gunshots echoed through the school grounds.

But… the pain never came.

Betty hesitated, then slowly opened her eyes.

Thud.

The zombie's lifeless body dropped beside her, its grotesque face landing mere inches from her own. The bullet pierced his neck; his core was cracked.

She flinched seeing his dull eyes staring at her.

"Haah… hah… Are you alright?"

The voice was familiar.

She turned her head with difficulty.

Ethan stood there, panting heavily, a pistol still trembling in his hands—aimed at where the zombie had stood just seconds ago.

Betty blinked, tears brimming in her bloodshot eyes.

'Hah… Thank God… I was so scared.'

Just behind him, Henry was crouched beside David, cradling his unconscious body.

"Ethan, quick. David's head is bleeding."