Chitchat

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They were all prepared including Jennine.

"Are you sure you guys really want to come with us?" Justin asked the trio. "I think it's best to just wait here for us."

"I think he's right. You'll only put the kid in danger." Binna spoke.

"And just like you said, one way in to the capital and one way out. We'll definitely come back and fetch you guys." Kate spoke.

The three of them glared at each other. "Fine. But I'm going with you." Eli spoke.

"Count me in too." Alain piped in.

"But what about Jennine and I?" Nathaniel asked.

"You have to stay here with her. We'll come back to fetch you guys once we get the golds." Eli assured him.

"Ya'll be safe out there." They nodded their heads slightly.

Eli went to meet Jennine that was in Nathaniel's arms. She looked like she was going to burst out in tears really soon.

"I'll be back, I promise. Be a good girl to uncle Nathaniel."

The next second, heavy tears streamed down her cheeks. He carried her in his arms and started dabbing her back ge