Hampton Jr. left the forest, his mind reeling with thoughts of Bella and their chance encounter. He couldn't believe what he had just seen - a young girl, surviving in the forest with ease, and hunting like a pro.
As he drove back to his jeep, Jr. couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Bella. He had never met anyone like her before, and he found himself wanting to know more about her.
But Jr. knew that he had to keep his discovery a secret. He couldn't let anyone know that he had found Bella, not even his mother. He wasn't sure why, but he felt a strong instinct to protect Bella's secret.
As he drove back to his home, Jr.'s phone rang. It was his mother, calling to check in on him. "Hello, son. Don't you miss me?" she asked, her voice warm and inviting.
Jr. smiled, feeling a pang of guilt for keeping his secret from his mother. "No, mom. I've just been busy," he replied, trying to sound nonchalant.
His mother paused, and Jr. could sense her curiosity. "What are you up to, Jr.?" she asked, her voice probing.
Jr. hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. "Just hanging out with the guys, mom. Don't worry about me."
His mother sighed, and Jr. could sense her disappointment. "Okay, son. But don't forget to come home for dinner. We have visitors coming over."
Jr.'s heart skipped a beat. Visitors? Who could they be? He felt a sudden surge of anxiety, wondering if his mother had somehow discovered his secret.
But he pushed the thought aside, telling himself he was being paranoid. "Yes, mom. I'll be there," he replied, trying to sound calm.
As he hung up the phone, Jr. couldn't shake the feeling that his life was about to get a lot more complicated. He had a secret to keep, and he wasn't sure how much longer he could keep it hidden.