Chapter 478 The Rescue
Charlie was so young, yet he carried this calm, almost detached sense about life and death.
The recent avalanche had blocked the entrance. Elijah’s heart raced. He couldn’t get m and had no choice but to wait
The rescue team leader said, “There’s a small path at the back, but you’ll have to take a detour. No telling what it’s like
Elijah stepped forward. “I’m going in with you.”
The leader looked at the blocked entrance and guessed it would take hours to clear. “Alright. This time, only three of us
If more
ptain had no idea how many would make it back.
imself while calling Winona, but all he got was a busy signal. “It’s okay. Winona’s going to be fine.”
g happen to Winona!
ooked at the tall Celandian and actually respected his courage. “You’re brave.”
ted his eyes. “My wife’s in there. I have to get her out.”
e, things weren’t as bad as they feared, but the rescue had to be fast. No one knew when the next avalanche would hit, d the second.
Move. Head for the safe cabin first! That’s where the distress call fame from. Most of them are in there!”
Elijah asked anxiously, “Is there a black-haired girl in there?”
The captain shook his head. “The phone lines are down. Don’t worry, Elijah. She’ll be fine.”
The snow came down hard, each step a struggle.
Inside the cabin, the tourists had no cell signal. Outside, the snow-fell thick and heavy. They had no idea if another avalanche was
coming.
They didn’t know how long it would take the rescue team to arrive.
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if they could hold out.
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Chapter 478 The Rescue
Winona, are you scared?” Charlie slid in next to her on the bench.
She gave a bitter smile. “d be lying if I said no.”
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His smile was faint. “Don’t be. You’ll be fine.” He glanced at his watch. Two hours had passed already. “Our rescue team should be here soon.”
Curious, she asked, “Charlie, aren’t you scared?”
Is it just because he’s twenty-two, that fearless age, that he’s so calm?
“Not scared. I’ve been scared for ten years already.”
Winona didn’t get it. Before she could ask, there was a knock at the door.
“Open up! Snow Mountain Rescue!”
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