With gritted teeth and one hand on the ground for support, he lifted her and set off from the camp.

As darkness deepened, navigating became a challenge.

Neville relied on memory and the marks he’d made earlier.

They made slow progress, Miley attempting to distract him with conversation, sharing light-hearted stories.

But both were acutely aware of their dwindling strength.

Eventually, Neville’s steps faltered, his vision blurring.

He found a relatively flat area and set Miley down.

“Go that way, you’ll get down the mountain soon.

“What about you?” Miley looked at him, concerned.

Leaning against a tree trunk, Neville struggled for breath.

“Go ahead.

I’ll follow.

distress, Miley refused

“I won’t leave you.

We’ll go together.

slumped, and he

caught him in

Neville’s voice faded as he slipped

voice

“Don’t scare me.

Wake up!”

unresponsive to

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clawed at

help, but the screen displayed a

in

lose Neville

as she called

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