Chapter 1792: 432: Full of regrets, Miss Thompson is the hope!_4

It was as if they were stocking up for a supermarket.

Isla Astir said, “We might not be able to go out for a while.”

As she finished, Isla casually explained what had happened.

Hearing this, Astir’s parents’ eyes widened.

Mr. Astir swallowed hard, “In all my years, this is the first time I’ve heard of zombies! Aren’t those things just in TV shows?”

But this is real life!

Isla explained, “It’s actually a gene mutation. Piloy in Country Polluton, against Miss Thompson’s wishes, forced through genetic editing, which triggered the zombie virus. Now, the situation in Country Polluton is very bad, and I’ve heard the death toll has already surpassed a thousand.”

At this point, Isla paused, then added, “And I saw on the news that the zombie genes are constantly mutating. Who knows when they might spread beyond Country Polluton! That’s why we have to be prepared.”

The more Astir’s parents listened, the tenser they became. They then said, “Should we move to the basement?”

Their house was on the ground floor, complete with a basement.

But since the basement was too humid, it was only used for storage.

Isla frowned slightly and continued, “If the zombie virus really spreads to our country, we might have to move to the basement. Mom and Dad, you’d better not go out these days!”

“Okay, okay,” Mrs. Astir nodded repeatedly, “Then you shouldn’t go out either!”

“Mhm.”

The three of them spoke while moving all the items from the car trunk into the house.

Eva Webster had heard that Mandel Thompson was visiting the Astir family later that evening, so she had come over.

Seeing Isla return without Mandel, Eva felt very puzzled and asked, “Isla, where is Mr. Thompson?”

Isla answered, “Brother Thompson had a last-minute issue and won’t come tonight.”

Not coming?

Eva’s frown deepened, “Why?”

Isla continued, “It might be related to today’s news.”

“The news about Country Polluton?” Eva asked.

Isla nodded, “Yes.”

Eva squinted her eyes.

What does Viola Thompson going to Country Polluton have to do with Mandel Thompson?

He must just not want to come, right?

Eva pressed on with another question, “Isla, does Mr. Thompson know I’m here today?”

Isla glanced at Eva, then shook her head, “He didn’t ask, so I’m not very clear.”

She could sense Eva’s intentions.

For a man like Mandel Thompson, it was rare for him not to attract women’s affection.

Upon hearing this, Eva became anxious and said, “He didn’t ask so you didn’t tell him?”

“That’s right.”

On hearing this, Eva was very upset.

It was intentional.

Isla was surely doing it on purpose.

Jealous that she was the one Mandel liked, Isla had concealed the news of her visit to the Astir family from Mandel.

Such a horrible person!

Disgusting!

Isla then said, “Second cousin, with the zombie virus outbreak in Country Polluton, you should remind our aunt to stockpile supplies in case of emergencies.”

Olivia Armstrong immediately nodded, “Exactly, stock up more. The times are troubled; tell your parents not to wander outside. Better stay home and hide.”

“Got it, Aunt,” Eva picked up her purse from the table and added, “Uncle, Aunt, I have something else to attend to, I’ll be going now!”

With Mandel Thompson not there, what was the point of staying at the Astir family’s place?

Olivia followed Eva’s steps, “Eva, it’s not safe right now, and it’s getting dark. Why don’t you go back tomorrow morning?”

Eva didn’t even turn her head, “It’s fine, I can manage on my own.”

After Eva had made up her mind, Olivia didn’t insist further, turning back to head inside the house, she muttered, “Eva is really such a strange child!”

“It’s not that she’s strange; she’s fixated on someone she shouldn’t be!” William Astir suddenly spoke up.

With Eva’s obvious behavior, who couldn’t see it?

Olivia turned to look at William, saying speechlessly, “Only you talk too much, the rest of us are mute.”

William didn’t reply but instead turned to Isla, continuing, “Isla, remember, no matter who you’re dealing with, always keep something to yourself. Don’t be completely open; sometimes those closest to you are the ones who will stab you in the back.”

This time, Olivia didn’t counter Isla’s words, but agreed, “Your dad’s right, don’t trust Eva just because she’s your cousin, one must be cautious of others’ hidden thoughts.”

Isla nodded, “Okay, Mom and Dad, I understand.”