Chapter 30: Chapter 30: A Strength Beyond Reach

Charlotte Morgan already regretted her earlier impulsiveness. Now, hearing Tim Everett’s words, her legs went weak with fear, and she collapsed to her knees.

As harsh as Tim Everett’s words were, they were indeed the truth.

Given the Everett Family’s current status and resources, it would be a simple matter for Tim Everett to find another woman—or even ten.

"I... I was wrong! I was really wrong!"

Charlotte Morgan apologized profusely.

"I was just out of my mind! I shouldn’t have run my mouth! I said the wrong thing!"

"Sierra Sullivan, I’m sorry! Please, just forgive me!"

"Tim, I swear I’ll never do it again!"

From the beginning of the confrontation until now, Sierra Sullivan hadn’t said a word.

Now, looking at the pathetic sight of Charlotte Morgan, Sierra Sullivan felt no pity whatsoever.

At that moment, only one thought crossed Sierra Sullivan’s mind: ’Pathetic people always have a detestable side.’

Charlotte Morgan looked miserable, it was true, but she had brought it all on herself!

Jayce assumed Sierra Sullivan simply couldn’t be bothered to speak to Charlotte Morgan, so he spoke up. "If you stop bad-mouthing Sierra, I won’t hit your husband. As for everything else, that’s between you two. It has nothing to do with me, and it has even less to do with Sierra! If you keep pestering her, don’t blame me for what happens next!"

And when Jayce said he wouldn’t hold back, he meant it. It wasn’t just an empty threat.

Charlotte Morgan didn’t dare press the issue further. She quickly looked up at Tim Everett. "Honey, I’m sorry, I was truly wrong. Can you please not be mad? Please don’t kick me out... Our daughter and son still need me to take care of them. They’re still so young..."

Tim Everett snorted. "Then we’ll see how you behave!"

Kevin Everett’s brow furrowed deeply. "Tim Everett!"

Hearing Kevin Everett’s voice, Tim Everett immediately wiped the expression from his face and stood up straighter.

"Dad! I was just joking with her! You know what she’s like. If I don’t give her a strong dose of reality, she’ll just keep running her mouth and offending people. I’m doing this for her own good!"

That was complete and utter nonsense.

Among everyone present, only Sierra Sullivan didn’t have a clear picture of what kind of person Tim Everett was.

Having been married to Tim Everett for so many years, Charlotte Morgan naturally knew him well.

The fact that Tim Everett could say such things meant he had thought them more than once before.

Tim Everett had been unfaithful even before the apocalypse. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

But back then, societal constraints kept him in check. Even if he had wandering thoughts, he wouldn’t have dared to act on them.

But things were different now.

The apocalypse had come, and order had collapsed.

Who cared about public morals anymore?

As long as you were alive and had food and drink, there were plenty of people willing to throw themselves at you.

In a situation like this, how could Tim Everett not be tempted?

The more Charlotte Morgan thought about it, the more bitter she felt.

They were both women, but Sierra Sullivan not only had supplies, she also had Jayce, who treated her so well he would even hit his own brother for her.

And look at her—forced to kneel humbly at her husband’s feet, listening to his nonsense.

Though her heart ached, Charlotte Morgan no longer dared to hate Sierra Sullivan.

Tim Everett nudged Charlotte Morgan lightly with his foot. "Alright, stop kneeling there! You’re an eyesore! Take the kids and go back to your room. Can’t you see my sister-in-law is here to see Mom and Dad? Even the second brother’s family knows to stay in their room. You’re the only one who loves being the center of attention!"

Kevin Everett pinched the bridge of his nose. "You go back to your room, too!"

"Dad!"

Tim Everett was reluctant.

But after a glare from Kevin Everett, he didn’t dare argue further and followed them into the room.

Without his family of four, the living room finally quieted down.

Kevin Everett looked at Sierra Sullivan and Jayce. "Come, sit."

Sierra Sullivan and Jayce walked over and sat down side-by-side.

Jayce placed the box on the table. "Mom, Dad, Sierra brought you some canned food."

Yvonne Shelby smiled gently. "Sierra is so thoughtful! But we don’t need anything. Take it back with you when you leave."

"Mom!" Jayce looked at Yvonne Shelby disapprovingly. "This is a token of Sierra’s goodwill. How can you refuse it!"

Only then did Yvonne Shelby nod. "Alright, alright! Since it’s a token of Sierra’s goodwill, we’ll accept it! Don’t be in a rush to leave. Stay and have lunch with us!"

"Lunch can wait!" Jayce’s smile faded, his expression turning serious. "Dad, Mom, Sierra and I actually came here to talk about something."

"What is it?" Kevin Everett asked.

"The base is organizing people to search for survivors and transport supplies, right? Sierra and I have already made a plan. We’re going to form our own team and lead people to transport supplies too!"

"Absolutely not!" Yvonne Shelby refused without a second thought. "It’s too dangerous out there. Why would you two go out? Neither of you are going! Jayce, you have a Water Ability. It’s not meant for primary combat; it’s for logistics! And Sierra, she’s a girl! You should be protecting her, not taking her out there. It’s so dangerous, how could you be so cruel?"

Jayce didn’t back down in the face of Yvonne Shelby’s refusal.

"Mom! No one ever said the Water Element is only for logistics. My Water Ability can kill Aberrant Beasts too! It’s not like you haven’t seen it before!

"Sierra may be a girl, but she’s no delicate flower! I won’t hold her back, and I certainly won’t make her decisions for her! She only needs to do what she wants to do, and I’ll be there to back her up!

"Besides, Sierra is a Superpower User too, and her Superpower is every bit as strong as mine. When we’re together, we fight side-by-side. It’s never been a case of one of us hiding behind the other!"

"What?" Yvonne Shelby was surprised. "Sierra is a Superpower User too? What’s her Superpower?"

"Sand System," Sierra Sullivan said with a smile. "I can control sand."

The fact that Yvonne Shelby could become such a successful entrepreneur before the apocalypse meant her mind was sharp.

The moment she heard the words "Sand System," Yvonne Shelby realized how powerful this Superpower was.

It might not be powerful enough right now, but in the future, once Sierra Sullivan developed her abilities, she would be incredibly strong.

So strong that no one else could ever hope to catch up.

With such a powerful Superpower, it was of course unsuitable for her to remain cooped up in the base.

What she needed was to go out and fight, to battle Aberrant Beasts and grow stronger quickly.

But...

Understanding this was one thing.

But her emotional side told her just how dangerous it would be.

Selfishly, she didn’t want Sierra Sullivan and Jayce to go.

Yvonne Shelby pressed her lips together tightly, saying nothing, and looked toward Kevin Everett.

Whether they would agree or not ultimately depended on Kevin Everett’s attitude.

Kevin Everett’s brow was knitted as he stared at Sierra Sullivan and Jayce with a piercing gaze. "Have you two really thought this through? You need to understand that once you leave the base, I won’t be able to provide you with any help at all!"