The first one to react was Kyle, who shouted loudly, "Pull them up first!" Everyone then realized and worked together to rescue Arthur and Lucia.
Back on solid ground, a sense of safety flooded Arthur's heart and he finally dared to take a breath. But before he could even settle in, a familiar figure threw herself into his arms - warm and soft. Arthur sighed inwardly with joy - it was his Lucia...
"Arthur, I'm sorry, Arthur..." Lucia threw herself into Arthur's arms, crying out in agony, "It's all my fault, it's all my fault..." Her arms were still stained with Arthur's blood and covered in a large patch as if she had been injured herself.
Arthur's physical strength had long been exhausted, but even so, he struggled to lift his hand and gently pat Lucia's back, comforting her with the softest voice,
"It's okay now. Everything has passed..."
"Your hand..." Lucia choked back tears and, through the mist of her emotions, reached out to Arthur's hand. Her trembling fingers traced the gaping wound that marred his arm. In that moment, her composure shattered, and she found herself gasping for breath between sobs.
"It's just a small injury." Arthur wrapped his arms around Lucia, and truly, he couldn't feel any pain in his arms as he held her close.
It was heartbreaking enough when Arthur didn't say those words, but when he spoke them, it was even more heart-wrenching for Lucia. Whether it was from sobbing too hard or exhaustion taking over, she suddenly blacked out and collapsed into Arthur's arms. However, Arthur wasn't worried; he knew that Lucia was truly exhausted.
Arthur remained silent, and no one dared to move. A group of people surrounded them as they lay on the ground, their faces alternating between laughter and discomfort. Each of them had become a typical embodiment of contradiction.
"Mr. Davies," Kyle wiped his slightly reddened eyes and gently nudged Arthur, "I think it's best we head back for now. I'll send a team down to search for Jacob and... Dan's bodies."
Victor immediately said, "I'm going too!"
Victor had always been the person who hated Dan most, and there was not a single person present who didn't hate him. However, his recent actions had truly shocked everyone, and silently in their hearts, everyone admitted that he was a real man!
Arthur nodded and wrapped his arm around Lucia's waist and leg, preparing to stand up. Everyone quickly stopped him and said, "Mr. Davies, you're already in this state. Let us help you!"
Arthur shook his head silently and tried his best to lift Lucia up, but as soon as he stood up straight, he began to tremble uncontrollably. Kane quickly rushed over to support him.
"Arthur!"
Who can change Arthur's decision? Everyone can only follow him step by step, afraid that he will also faint like Lucia. But Arthur was tough, he actually managed to carry Lucia all the way back. However, as soon as they got on the car, he collapsed in his seat while still holding her. It was obvious that he was exhausted and powerless.
Victor felt very distressed, but couldn't help but say something sarcastic, "I told you not to act tough." Before he could finish his sentence, Jack gave him a hard punch from behind. This time, Victor didn't dare to ask why he was hitting him.
Arthur hooked the corner of his lips, and Victor's words seemed to please him greatly. He reached out and touched Lucia's slightly cold face, finally able to relax his tense nerves as he slowly closed his eyes.
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