Chapter 556

"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 li