By the time Felix Thorne and the others got home, it was already pitch black. They had returned with Adrian Hawthorne. Jim Thorne didn't dare to tell the truth, claiming only that he was worried about his aunt. He even earned praise from Shane Thorne, who commended him for his devotion.
However, Shane Thorne was puzzled. 'Since when did Jim Thorne get on such good terms with that Hawthorne kid?'
'They used to fight the moment they saw each other!'
Shane Thorne didn't have a strong impression of Adrian Hawthorne, as they hadn't interacted much. He only knew that the boy was a tough character, able to protect his vulnerable mother at such a young age and survive for four years. He was definitely no ordinary person.
Phoebe Thorne and Amanda Chapman were brought back as well. Phoebe Thorne was in poor health and heavily pregnant, so she had been carried home. Goldie Thorne and a few others took turns, so it wasn't too strenuous.
