Chapter 364

Giselle dangled on the rope, inching until she reached the storm drain's curve. The air was heavy with a rotting stench, and stagnant water gleamed below. The shaft was so narrow that she couldn't move freely, and the crushing space left her gasping for air. After much effort, she was able to grab the cat. She put it carefully against her chest, shielding it as best she could. When she looked up, she saw that several firefighters had arrived. They bent over the manhole and were asking about her situation with concern. After indicating she was fine, the men above started pulling her up by the rope. With her light frame, it didn't take long for the men to hoist her. Someone held her arms and helped her sit down at the edge. Before she could even catch her breath, she immediately handed the cat to Dorothea, panting and smiling weakly as she said, "Mrs. Kane, your cat is alive. It's okay. You just have to take it to the veterinary clinic." Seeing that Nini was alive, Dorothea let out