Family Honour
Yanyu and her uncle were drawn towards the lake. Fan suggested that the lake would be the ideal place to top up their water bottles. Fan had been pushing for Yanyu to drink as much water as possible. She dipped her bottle in the lake and looked up at her uncle. "Uncle Fan!"
"Yes!"
"Do you really think I'm going to die here?"
His response was quick and sharp. "No."
"What makes you so sure?"
"You're a strong woman." Standing by the lake, he crouched next to her. "You have your father's good brawls and brains. Both are vital for this island."
The words sunk in. Standing up, she hovered her torch around. Sickle in her belt. Cicadas cried. Wet grass tickled her leg. "Should we look for Chang-Hoon and Sook-Jo?"
Fan held her back. "Not now."
"Why not?" Yanyu shivered.
"They might betray you."