Just then, another explosion fang out not far away from them Rocks and trees instantly crumbled and burst.
Brian almost instinctively defended Mason and blocked Grace at the same time.
A muffled grunt rang in Graceâs ear.
âAre you okay? Are you hurt?â Grace asked anxiously.
Brianâs face paled a little before saying with a faint smile, âIâm fine. Letâs get down the hill first!â
However, his expression changed as soon as he got up. The ground beneath him was sinkingâ¦
The explosion earlier had caused the ground to collapse!
Brian threw Mason into Graceâs arms and pushed Grace to safety.
Everything happened in the blink of an eye.
The next moment, Brian found himself falling. âAm I⦠going to die in a place like this? I never thought Iâd die this way.
âBut⦠if I manage to save Grace, then a death like this doesnât seem too bad!â
When she fell into the sea, all he had felt was regret for not being there for her and not saving her.
This time, as if to make up for his regret, God had let him appear here by coincidence.
Brian slowly closed his eyes and waited for death.
However, a strong grip on his wrist stopped him from falling.
âThis feelingâ¦â Brian instantly opened his eyes only to see five thin fingers gripping his wrist.
It was⦠Grace hand!
However, he was too heavy. There was no way for her to pull him up with her strength alone.
âBri Brian, hurry⦠Hurry and grab my hand. My fingers⦠donât have much strength and I canât hold on for long,â Grace said with difficulty.
Due to her old and new injuries over the years, her fingers were akin to deadwood. Brian could tell he was a heavy burden to her hand when she tried to pull his falling body.
Brian looked blankly at the face that was contorted from the pain.
He had learned from Dr. Russell how seriously injured her hands were. Dr. Russell even said that she had better not lift any heavy objects before her hands recovered.
However, her hand was now bearing the weight of his body.
Brian said, âGrace, enough! Let go, or the place youâre standing now will collapse too! Arenât you here to save your son? Then take your son and get down the hill immediately!â
Grace shouted, âI canât do that! Grab⦠Grab onto me! Hang in there. Jay will come and save us. Just hold on till Jay gets here. Hold on a little longer!â
However, Brian still did not grab Graceâs hand. âDo you really believe Jason will come? The explosions arenât done yet.â
âYes, Jay⦠will be here,â she said without the slightest hesitation.
Brian laughed bitterly. âThe old Jason would have come, but he forgot you before this, didnât he? Would he take such a risk now?â