Chapter 192
Edwin looked at her, puzzled.
Previously. Tilda had provided a series of documents proving that it was Talia who had donated her comeas to restore his sight…
Edwin had investigated this thoroughly and even consulted Leoline in Pinevale.
Leoline confirmed that the cobbler’s daughter had inquired about corneal transplants.
After some pressure, Leoline dared not lie to him
But now. Alanna was questioning this.
“Who?” He asked after a slight hesitation, curious to hear what Alanna had to say.
“Naturally, it was…
Before Alanna could fully articulate the word, a loud crash interrupted them
The ground shook.
Another incident had occurred where the supermarket had collapsed:
The enormous noise broke their conversation. Alanna and Edwin turned to look in that direction simultaneously
“Mommy, Grandpa!” Irene’s cries grew more hysterical
Edwin’s eyebrows furrowed deeply. Ignoring the staff’s warnings, he tore through the barricade and rushed int
“Hey, it’s dangerous! The person in charge of the cordon shouted
But Edwin had already disappeared from sight.
Behind him, Felix arrived with a group of people and also entered the scene.
The site was a mess.
Broken columns were leaning haphazardly, the concrete had crumbled away, and exposed steel bars were twisted into bizarre shapes.
Sharp–edged concrete debris was scattered everywhere, making it difficult to find footing.
Dust filled the air, and as soon as anyone entered, they were choked.
The dense powder made breathing nearly impossible.
Emergency workers were constantly carrying out the injured.
These people were covered in dust, with injuries all over their bodies.
Some were trapped under concrete pillars, their fates uncertain.
The once luxurious and modern supermarket had become a death zone.
The situation was extremely grim.
Felix, catching up, took a sharp breath at the sight.
Edwin only furrowed his brows slightly, his eyes sharp as he quickly spotted Blake, who was directing the rescue efforts.
He stepped over the debris to reach Blake. “Have you found them yet?”
Blake, seeing him, showed a hint of surprise but immediately shook his head solemnly.
Given the severe damage, Sharon’s chances were slim.
Edwin’s frown deepened
After a moment, he spoke in a low voice. “I’ll check over there
“Mr. Sunley, that area is still collapsing. Let me take my men,” Felix said, running up.
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Edwin glanced at him. “No need!”
With that, he quickly left.
Edwin searched through the rubble, narrowly avoiding several minor collapses, until he finally saw a light–colored shadow under a large pillar.
Sharon was lying beneath it.
The fallen shelves had created an angle that blocked the pillar, forming a small, narrow space.
This liule space was her refuge.
“Are you alright?” Edwin called our as he spotted her.
Sharon slowly raised her head at the sound of his voice and looked over
Only then did Edwin notice that she was shielding someone underneath her
Judging by the gray hair, it was likely Ethan.
Tm fine, but my dad… seems hurt, Sharon replied softly, surprise flashing in her eyes at the sight of Edwin
She hadn’t expected him to come to her rescue.
Edwin quickly assessed Sharon’s position and frowned slightly.
It was very cramped and would require careful excavation to get her out.
The surrounding debris and shelves were supporting the pillar above. If disturbed, the pillar could fall, crushing those below.
It wasn’t hopeless, though.
As long as he could lift the pillar, he could rescue them.
“Don’t be afraid. I’m going to get you out now” Edwin reassured her.
This was the first time Edwin had spoken to her in such a gentle and harmless tone. Sharon, who had been scared, suddenly felt a surge of courage.
She nodded. “Okay”
Without wasting any time, Edwin contacted the rescue team and arranged for equipment and professionals.
Soon, the experts had secured several large tron chains to one end of the pillar.
Outside, heavy machinery was ready to lift the pillar.
Inside, Edwin and several rescue workers donned rescue gear, preparing to dive in as soon as the pillar was lifted.
safety belt around his waist, “One, two, three!”
Edwin strapped a safety
On the signal, the pillar slowly lifted.
Edwin and the team carefully descended to their assigned positions.
He cleared away debris and reached Sharon’s location.
Sharon, straining, sec
secured a safety belt around Ethan first, allowing the rescue workers to pull him out.
“Reach out to me and grab hold,” Edwin instructed, standing opposite her
Understanding the urgency, Sharon didn’t hesitate and extended her hand.
As their hands clasped, Edwin wrapped his arm around her waist, intending to pull her up with him.
However, before he could secure his huld, Sharon suddenly pushed him away forcefully.
Edwin’s body, constrained by the ropes, couldn’t stabilize with Sharon’s push, causing him to be flung backward, crashing into the sharp cement block behind him.
The jagged concrete tore into his back, the pain so intense it nearly took his breath away.
In that same second, a violent tremor shook the ground, and the roof above them began to collapse again, with massive chunks of concrete raining down directly where he had been moments before.
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Instinctively, Edwin clutched at the concrete block for support, watching as Sharon retreated in the opposite direction.
Despite her quick movements, a falling piece of concrete struck her heavily on the side.
A jet of b
blood sparted from her mouth.
The entire incident unfolded in mere seconds.
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