Joseph's palms were sticky with blood. He casually wiped them on his clothes as he tightened his grip on the steering wheel.
"Do you trust me?" he asked.
Although he had contemplated this option, he knew the odds of success of this daring maneuver were slim. If it accelerated the ground’s collapse, the consequences would be unimaginable. While he might be willing to take the risk alone, the situation was different when it involved both of them.
"Yes," Chloe responded without hesitation, “Back it up. We should try any option we have."
Joseph's gaze focused on the road ahead, his eyes filled with determination. "Close your eyes if you're scared."
Chloe protected her abdomen with both hands, her breathing became labored. She kept her eyes wide open as she wanted to see the road ahead clearly. However, as the car jolted violently, the overwhelming sensation of weightlessness caused her to instinctively shut her eyes. Soon after, a deafening crash echoed through the air as the road gave way, accompanied by the sound of rocks and debris cascading down.
Joseph started the car, turned the steering wheel, and abruptly reversed. The ground beneath them cracked inch by inch, while cascading rocks stirred up clouds of dust and splashes of mud, creating a terrifying scene. He swiftly maneuvered the car without any hesitation, seizing every second he had.
Fortunately, they managed to retreat to a safe position before the ground completely collapsed. But due to the narrow road, the rear of the car collided with the cliff wall with a loud thud.
At the same time, the car engine stalled.
Chloe looked around and asked in relief, "Are we safe now?"
Joseph relaxed his brow for a second before he suddenly saw something in the rearview mirror. He quickly unfastened his seat belt and climbed into the back seat, holding her in a protective embrace.
Chloe did not know what was happening, but she reflexively looked toward the back. She saw Vanya standing on the hillside, lifting a stone and throwing it in their direction...
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