Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen novel Chapter 22

"Rent a car?"

Everyone turned to look at Phyllis.

Bblythe voiced his disagreement, "Renting a car is too expensive."

"It's not that pricey, actually. The hotel arranged it for us. We're guests, so they gave us a discount." It was clear that Phyllis had picked up this money-saving tip from Eileen, to rent cars directly through the hotel.

"It's only twelve bucks, including pick-up and drop-off."

Was twelve dollars not expensive?

After dinner, Bblythe whispered to Eileen, "How much would it cost if we took a bus instead?"

Eileen replied, "Two dollars."

Bblythe was even more heartbroken. But since they had already agreed to let Phyllis be the leader, there was no going back.

The next day was generally harmonious, except for the fact that Phyllis gave extra attention to Kenley, which made the others a bit uncomfortable. However, considering that Kenley was indeed injured, no one said anything.

Back at the hotel in the evening, they had to pay for the next day's room.

Bblythe accompanied Phyllis to make the payment.

When they got to the front desk, Phyllis went through her pockets, but couldn't find any money.

"What's wrong?" Bblythe asked.

Phyllis looked upset. "I might have left it in the room, Bblythe, could you wait here for a bit?" She then dashed off upstairs.

After taking a shower, Eileen came out to find Phyllis turning the room upside down. She asked with a stern face, "What are you doing?"

Phyllis replied anxiously, "I can't find my wallet, have you seen it?"

Eileen frowned. "Didn't you put it in that black backpack?"

"I've checked, it's not there." Phyllis' face turned red as she bit her lip. "Could you help me look for it? I can't find it."

Eileen pursed her lips but eventually bent down to help her search.

After waiting for nearly twenty minutes without any news from Phyllis, Bblythe went upstairs to see what was happening. Upon reaching the top, she saw everyone huddled at the girls' room door, all looking for something.

"What's going on?"

Josiah said with a grim face, "Phyllis can't find her wallet."

"She lost her money?" Bblythe asked.

This question seemed to touch a nerve, and the room fell into a brief silence. Phyllis, who was sitting on the floor rummaging through her suitcase, suddenly burst into tears.

Bblythe hurried over and comforted her.

With tears streaming down her face, Phyllis sobbed. "I don't know where I put it. I clearly remember putting it in my bag. How could it be gone..."

"I remember," Hubery suddenly said. "When Kenley said he was thirsty, and you went to buy him a drink, I think you might've left your wallet on the counter?"

Phyllis immediately stood up and dashed out.

"Phyllis, where are you going at this hour!" Bblythe chased after her.