"The space is too tight. We need to get the child out first, that's the priority. But we can't reach her from here. If we move these rocks the wrong way, it could..."

Lila closed her eyes for a second.

If Kieran were trapped down there, would they give up on him too?

No. Never.

"I'll go down. I can fit through the gap, so I'll get the child out first."

The rescue workers stared at her in disbelief. "That's too dangerous."

Without absolute certainty, they couldn't risk another life.

"My life is mine to risk."

Lila's voice was calm. "Saving them is what matters right now. Don't hesitate. There's no better option. If I go down, maybe I can save them both. And as long as there's a chance, there's still hope, isn't there?"

The rescuers hesitated for only a moment before quickly securing her with protective gear.

Lila was small and slender. She carefully squeezed through the narrow space, inching her way down.

Once she found a stable position, she reached for the child and gently lifted her, handing her over to the rescue team.

tiny and delicate, fast asleep in her mother's arms, completely unaware of the danger

brief moment, something in Lila's heart

and Kieran had a child, would their baby be this

so good-looking that their child would probably be

her daughter

even more.

you. You will live a long, happy life.

much energy," Lila said,

to grow up without a mother, do you? She's so young. Who will love her like you do? Can you bear to

will love her in my place... Can you help me find her a good family? I don't need

refused immediately. "No. That's your responsibility,

would completely shatter the mother's will to

woman's clothes were already soaked through with blood. When Lila

her hands became covered

down

a broken wooden beam has pierced her

around, searching

pry loose the rubble crushing the woman's leg, but

was just about to move when a rock fell from above, slamming into her back. She collapsed with a muffled gasp,

there, let

hand. "Miss, you're still young...

is still young too. You're just as young

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