Chapter 67: Abigail’s Stubbornness
“???”
Hearing Abigail’s decision, Leon was stunned for quite a while before confirming, “You’re saying you’re coming with me tomorrow?”
“Mm.” Abigail nodded, her gaze fixed on Leon’s dumbfounded face. “Aren’t you touched?”
“No, just feeling troubled.” Leon rolled his eyes at her and muttered, “I’m not going there for fun. I really have things to take care of, and Calico Desert isn’t exactly a vacation spot. Why are you inserting yourself into this?”
“Because I can’t bear to see you taking the long way and running around for a whole day. If you drive yourself, you can head straight from Stardew Valley to Calico Desert. That’ll save you a lot of trouble,” Abigail replied.
Then, worried Leon might misunderstand her words, she added, “Of course, it’s purely out of sympathy and the kind of mutual help friends give each other.”
“I get what you mean. But one thing—are you sure that old car of yours can handle the desert winds and sand? If the engine gets clogged with sand and breaks down on the road, we might end up experiencing a round of wilderness survival.”
Although Abigail’s suggestion was tempting, Leon was more concerned about the extreme environment of Calico Desert. Any accident could trap them both out there.
Driving in the desert demanded high vehicle specs. The shifting sands and windblown grit got into everything. For safety’s sake, Leon planned to refuse her offer.