NovelBookChapter 225 Chapter 223 The sky seemed to split open as torrential rain poured down. Under the eaves, water droplets formed a continuous curtain, blurring visibility. The village had no paved roads, only muddy paths. Rain mixed with soil created slippery mud pits. Each step required tremendous effort to pull your foot free, making forward progress incredibly difficult. Manon's husband had gone to the town market that morning and returned completely soaked, his shoes caked in yellow mud.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe handed the fresh ground beef and pork ribs he'd bought to Manon, casually placed his umbrella under the eaves, and went to change his shoes by the wall. Manon took the groceries to the kitchen, then cback to Thalia. "You should stay a few more days. It's too dangerous to travel in this weather, and the roads are terrible." ---- Thalia stood under the eaves, frowning as she stared into the endless rain.
"I just got a text saying my flight's been canceled due to the weather." Manon explained, "It's the rainy season. Every year around this time, we get several days of heavy rain." Thalia gazed at the downpour with concern. Manon reassured her, "Don't worry. Though our his modest, we'll make sure you're comfortable. Wait here- T'll cook those ribs and make sspicy beef chili for you." Thalia smiled gently. "Thank you.
Sorry for the trouble." "It's no trouble at all," Manon said with a laugh. "I was worried we couldn't properly host you." The rain grew heavier, showing no signs of stopping. Soon, the weather service issued a red alert for the severe rainstorm. The downpour continued for three days and nights. On the third night, with lightning and thunder raging through howling winds and rain, Thalia woke to the sound of thunder ---- and heard commotion downstairs.
Thalia and Alana were staying in a guest room on the second floor. The first floor contained the living room, kitchen, and storage. Thalia put on a jacket and left the room. At the top of the stairs, she heard Manon and her husband's voices from below. "Hurry, water's coming in! Stack those things higher!" "Did you shut off the main power? We can't risk electrocution." "Yes, I did.
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Helpclear everything off the kitchen floor and put it on the tables before it gets ruined." Thalia went downstairs to find the ground floor the already flooded. Manon and her husband were busy moving their belongings. Seeing Thalia, Manon paused. "Thalia, why are you up?" Thalia asked, "Need any help?" "No, no, go back upstairs and rest. It's just rainwater in the house-nothing serious."
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