Sylvia's POV:

Although we had managed to dig the upper part of Tom's body out of the mud, his bottom half was still trapped between boulders and collapsed trees.

With pursed lips, Rufus stood next to me and didn't say anything. Tugging at his sleeve anxiously, I whispered, "We can't just leave him like this. We need to find out what happened to Warren." Rufus finally nodded. "Just stand there. I'll be the one to pull him out."

"Let me help you." Just as I rolled my sleeves up to help Rufus move the boulder that was trapping Tom's body, Rufus stopped me.

"No need. I can do this by myself."

Sure enough, Rufus rolled the huge stone away, his muscles tense from the effort. It didn't take long before Tom was freed.

Tom feebly tried to pull himself out of the mud, but he soon collapsed, wincing in pain. "I'm too weak..."

Tom out of the mud. "Let's call for reinforcements. I'm sure a lot of people are in need

on Flora first. I'm worried about her. Why

me sternly. "No. I'm not leaving

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muddy chaos all around us, he looked completely out

quickly stood in front of me protectively, glaring at his brother coldly. "Richard, you keep testing my patience. If you're really so tired of living, I can help you end your life." Richard feigned a smile and walked towards Rufus. "My dear brother, do you really think there's someone coming to save you this time? The landslide completely blocked the entrance to the forbidden forest. Father's busy having the obstacles removed, so he won't have the time to even

sneered, his voice thick with disdain. "Good. That means

clicked his tongue impatiently, as though he didn't give a damn about Rufus' threat. "No matter how strong you think you are,

behind Rufus and glared at Richard. "Don't you ever worry that your father will

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