Issue with Wendy’s masscot

So I’m on my 4th run on my first playthrough and I’m almost at the border…and I see Zoe.. mind you I don’t like her so I’m trying to walk away but it seems like the game is forcing you to try and escape with her but I’m not sure if this is true or not yet? Because I’m at the waterfalls rn so im just wondering if I actually do have to cross the border with her or not.