Unusual Walks
Each time Steven returned from his unusual walks, he seemed distant and lost in thought. He would brush off her concerns, claiming that he simply needed to connect with nature to find peace of mind. But Jessica could sense that something was amiss, and it weighed heavily on her.
Wanting To Find Out
Jessica reasoned that the only way to find out was to enter the forest herself and investigate what was there. She had never gone inside or gone where Steven went so frequently; up until this point, she had only gone for brief walks by herself near the perimeter. But this was the perfect opportunity to find answers by investigating with her own eyes.