Chapter 25: Scarlet Warth

The distance from the edge of the village to its entrance was about two or three miles.  Previously, several families lived there, all with the surname Hale, sharing a common ancestor.  One of them went to the city for work, became a company's CEO, and brought the rest of his family out. They all made money and moved to new homes in town. However, there was one exception: Jasper Hale. While others bought houses, he bought a car. Rumor had it he didn't get along with his wife, so he simply left...