"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.

fast asleep in her mother's arms, completely unaware of

moment, something in

had a child, would

their child

young mother, seeing her daughter safely taken

even more.

You will live a long, happy life. The

too much energy," Lila said, carefully checking

you? She's so young. Who

place... Can you help me find her a good family? I don't need riches, just someone who

"No. That's your responsibility, not

would completely shatter the

already soaked

touch her, her

rescue worker called down

is trapped, and a broken wooden beam has pierced her chest. I need to free her leg

felt around,

managed to pry loose the rubble crushing the woman's leg,

when a rock fell from above, slamming into her back. She collapsed with a muffled gasp,

need to get out of there,

grabbed her hand. "Miss, you're

"And your child is still young

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