After the procedures were completed, an oxygen mask was placed on Arielleâs face. Her burns had also received temporary treatment. âThe patientâs severely dehydrated and is suffering from burns of varying degrees. She needs to be sent to the hospital immediately,â said the nurse as she instructed two medical staff to lift Arielle onto the stretcher. All Arielle could think about was how noisy it was.
Frowning, she opened her eyes slowly. The first thing that entered her vision was the blue sky and white clouds. She blinked twice, ensuring that she was not dreaming.
Iâm out! Arielle quickly glanced at her surroundings, she realized that she was not far away from the building. After casting her gaze around, she did not catch sight of Vinson. Everyone including her had retreated. Arielle immediately sat up. Stopping someone randomly, she asked, âWhy is everyone retreating?â The person was stunned for a while before exclaiming happily, âYouâre awake? When I carried you out, I thought that youâve died⦠Are you the one who rescued the children?â She did not reply. Instead, she jumped out of the stretcher and asked anxiously, âYou saved me?
After I left, did my friend come out too? Heâs very tall and is wearing a suitâ¦â The man asked in surprise, âThereâs still someone in the building? Itâs going to collapse after a minute! The building is already leaning to the sideâ¦â Arielleâs heartbeat quickened. âAre you saying that he hasnât come out yet?â Grabbing his collar, she instructed, âSave him now! He went to find a child who got lost. Heâs right inside!â As Arielle spoke, tears rolled down her cheeks. When someone in the crew heard that, he exclaimed in surprise, âMr. Nightshireâs still inside?
Save him! Vinson Nightshire, the CEO of Nightshire Group, is inside! If something bad happens to him, weâre doomed!â At that moment, an employee of Southall Group ran over in tears. She grabbed Arielleâs sleeve and demanded, âThey said that you brought the children out. Whereâs my son? Why are everyoneâs children out except for my son?â Arielleâs arm was already injured. When the woman tugged on her, she felt an excruciating pang of pain. Enduring the pain, she said, âYour son⦠might still be inside. He got scared by the explosion and ran away from us.
However, my friendâs already looking for himâ¦â The woman did not even finish listening to her sentence before breaking down into tears and shaking Arielleâs shirt violently. âReturn my son to me!
Return my son to me!â Iris immediately shielded Arielle and yelled, âMaâam, please be more careful!
Ms. Sannieâs injured.â âI donât care! Her family owns the company. If something bad happens to my son, Iâll not let any of you off the hook!â The woman glared at Arielle viciously. The captain of the firefighters called two members over to bring the woman, who was kicking up a fuss, away.
Shooting a look of pity at Arielle, Iris held her hand and reassured her, âMs. Sannie, you shouldnât have saved the children out of kindness. Now that you didnât manage to rescue all the children, sheâs actually blaming you for it. How unreasonable is that!â Iris felt indignant even though Arielle didnât say anything. âYou spent so much effort rescuing the children. Not only did none of them thank you, but someone also scolded you for it!
Is your arm fine?â Arielle shook her head slowly. There was no hint of regret in her beautiful eyes.
Averting her gaze from the yelling and struggling woman, she replied expressionlessly, âI didnât save the children for their parentsâ gratitude. Even if I had to choose again, I will still save them.â