Chapter 88

Daniel Miller gasped in pain, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

"I told you I didn't want to go near the hillside!" He glared at Robert Lee through gritted teeth, voice thick with suppressed anger.

Robert shot Lily Green a disdainful look, which only fueled Daniel's irritation.

"This is all Lily's fault!" He suddenly pointed at the woman standing nearby. "I warned her the tree was too dangerous, but she had to show off and climb it anyway!"

Lily's face paled, her eyes instantly reddening.

"Professor Miller, I really didn't mean to..." Her voice trembled. "Something suddenly hit my hand—"

"Bullshit!" Daniel sneered. "Lucy warned us right in front of you. Stop playing innocent."

Lily clenched her fists, nails digging into her palms.

Idiot! She cursed inwardly while maintaining a pitiful expression.

"I just wanted to pick fruit for everyone..."

"Enough!" Michael Johnson cut in sharply. "Let's get Daniel back first."

He crouched down, gesturing for Daniel to climb onto his back.

Lily bit her quivering lip, tears welling but not falling. The surrounding cast members eyed her with silent reproach, subtly stepping back.

[Deserved it! Serves her right!]

[Quit the innocent act—disgusting.]

[Marketing herself as a lucky charm? More like a jinx.]

[The producers should replace her next episode.]

The live comments exploded.

Back at the cave, Lucy White returned to find Michael carrying Daniel.

"Went to the hillside after all?" She arched a brow.

Daniel grimaced. "Lily's doing."

Understanding flashed across Lucy's face as she turned to gather herbs.

"I'll go with you," Ethan Smith immediately offered.

Michael stepped forward. "Me too."

The trio left in quick succession, leaving Daniel groaning in the cave.

"Lucy..." He stared at the entrance like a man awaiting salvation.

Meanwhile, Lily lurked behind a tree, viciously shredding leaves between her fingers.

"Lucy... This is all your fault..." A shadow of malice flickered in her eyes.