Chapter 141 Thermal Gimmick

• It really was popcorn, warm and fragrant. If they added a drizzle of caramel, it could rival anything sold at the movies.
• However, unlike the two goofballs, Nadia and Jasmine couldn't bring themselves to laugh. The grim news on the radio wiped any humor from their minds. The city government was urging residents to stay indoors for the next few days and to close their windows during pest control operations. Public announcements stressed sanitation and reminded people to prevent infestations, treat heatstroke, and follow safety protocols.
• The temperature had climbed to over 104°F in just a few days. How was anyone supposed to survive?