Raegan thought of her own child, Janey, hesitating only for a moment.
But the boy’s soft crying tugged at her heart.
Determined, she tapped one of the guards on the shoulder and yelled, “Go ahead without me!” She knew she couldn’t ask anyone to risk their lives saving others with her.
After she spoke, she dashed toward the crumbling house.
The two guards didn’t think twice and followed her. They were quick to act, busting the door open even before Raegan could take a step.
Inside the boy’s house, darkness enveloped everything, yet the sound of his crying was unmistakable and clearer.
One of the guards flicked on the lights, revealing the boy’s grandmother lying on the floor unconsciously. Beside her, a little boy, about four or five years old, was crying, draped over her.
Recognizing Raegan as a kind-hearted figure, almost like an angel to him at this moment, the boy pled between sobs, “Please… Help my grandma…”
Raegan didn’t waste a moment. She gestured for the guards to take the boy’s grandmother out first.
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Then, she went over to lift the boy.
As the guards carried the boy’s grandmother quickly outside, Raegan, picking up the boy, noticed his feet caught up in something.
On a closer look, she found a rope entangled around his feet. She pulled out a self-defense knife and began sawing through the rope with determination.
Meanwhile, an ominous noise grew louder and louder.
The boy trembled, voicing his fear, “I’m so scared…” He was worried that Raegan might leave him behind. He hadn’t seen his parents in ages. The thought of dying scared him…
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Raegan sped up and comforted him, “Don’t worry. I’m right here with you!”
The rope was finally cut through.
Raegan let out a relieved breath and got up, holding the boy close.
Suddenly, a powerful force hit her.
The blast threw her against the wall, but she managed to stay on her feet. She realized the landslide was right there before them. Heading toward the landslide would be a bad idea. They’d get buried in no time.
Quickly making up her mind, Raegan put all her effort into running to the side, carrying the boy with her.
Once they’d covered some ground, she saw just how big the landslide was. The recent rains had loosened the soil, making it even more dangerous. No matter which way she thought of going, heaps of soil threatened to engulf them.
The boy was scared out of his wits. Clinging to Raegan, he cried non-stop, “I’m so scared…”
Raegan stroked his back, trying to sound soothing. “Stop crying. Your crying makes it hard for me to think.”
The boy froze and quickly stopped crying, not making a sound.