A Contract Marriage After a ONS novel Chapter 1189

Luke couldn't run fast because he was injured. After they ran out of the cottage, Sherman realized how big the fire was in the woods. The entire woods were burning.

It was night. The wind was strong, causing the fire to spread rapidly.

Sherman stood still, looked around, and said, "Before we continue to run, we need to find the right direction! We can't run following the direction of the wind."

The wind would blow the fire more and more wildly, while running against the wind, they might be able to escape.

Luke was also looking around. Then he spoke, "Let's run that way."

The flames were getting closer. The blazing fires were frightening. They turned around and ran in the opposite direction of the wind.

The woods had been deserted for a long time. Branches and grasses were all around. It was difficult for them to move fast.

Fortunately, Sherman was wearing a pair o f sneakers and long pants. The two of them strived to run along, one after the other. There were dead trees around them. One dead tree was leaning on the branch of another tree.

Sherman ran past the tree. She didn't notice the fallen tree beside her. Suddenly, there was a loud crack above her head.

Instantly, she looked up, and the tree was falling down.

For a moment, she was dumbfounded. Her mind went blank. When she came back to her senses, she moved her left leg to step to the side, but it was too late.

It was like all in no second. Luke, who was behind Sherman, rushed over and pushed her aside. Sherman escaped, but the tree slammed directly onto Luke's leg.

Luke couldn't run away in time. He was struck solidly to the ground. His legs were almost crushed. His face was pale and looked awful.