Chapter: 534

Caden, holding Alicia tightly, rolled down the slope. His sole focus was on her safety, neglecting his own. His head struck a rock, knocking him unconscious.

They finally came to a stop.

Alicia opened her eyes and dimly saw the distant lights of a house.

Spotting a beacon of hope, she gripped the man next to her, struggling for air as she called out, “Caden... Caden..."

Caden remained unresponsive.

Alicia tried to remain composed. She took deep breaths, checked his pulse, and assessed his injuries.

She detected blood on the back of his head. Quickly, she removed her clothes to bandage his wound, attempting to staunch the bleeding.

Her energy was fading fast.

Moreover, the environment was freezing and pitch-black. Uncertain if she could endure until Caden regained consciousness, she called his name once more.

Unsure of the extent of Caden's injuries, panic set in. Fear clenched her heart, and tears filled her eyes.

"Caden. . she cried weakly. "Please... Please wake up."

She carefully examined his face, ensuring he could breathe. She cleared any mud from around his mouth and nose.

Then she touched his eyes.

Under his eyelids, his eyeballs moved slightly. Though it was subtle and brief, it offered a glimmer of hope regarding his condition.

She knew she had to act swiftly to save him.

In such severe conditions, even a healthy person wouldn't survive long.

Suddenly filled with a burst of adrenaline, she managed to stand.

With great effort, she lifted Caden onto her back and began moving towards the light.

Exhausted, with the weight of Caden proving too much, Alicia trembled as she tried to stand. She hadn't even taken a step before she stumbled and fell harshly to the ground.

She lacked the strength to scream. All she could do was open her mouth in a silent cry.

She pulled Caden to his feet once more, pressing forward step by step.

She lost count of how many times she fell, how cold it was, or how much it pained her.

Little by little, the cold seeped into her bones, leaving them numb.

Her eyelids grew so heavy that she struggled to keep them open. With the last of her strength, she collapsed onto her knees.

As she fell, she caught a clearer view of Caden's face.

A wave of emotion overwhelmed her, and tears flowed freely down her cheeks.

“Caden... Please don't die," she whispered silently.

She slipped into a turbulent dream.

In her dream, she felt groggy and sore all over, confined in a small room.

Caden was there, sitting in front of her, unscathed.