Chapter 860
Chapter 860:
Just then, the rescue team leader happened to pass by with the teachers and students he had just rescued. When he saw Annabel, he walked over immediately and said, “I’ll take them to the town’s rescue area first. Some of our team members are still nearby to continue searching. Thank you for all your help p>
Each second felt unbearably long to Anika, as if time itself were dragging just to torment her. She was trying her best to hold herself together, but when she heard the conversation, she couldn’t stop herself. She rushed over, grabbed the rescue leader’s arm, and cried out hysterically, “Have you seen Jared? Have you seen him? He’s tall and thin, with small eyes and black hair! Is he hurt p>
When she saw the man’s helpless expression, Anika turned on the other students, asking the same question again and again, as if she’d lost all reason.
“Anika p>
Annabel pulled her back. She placed both hands on Anika’s shoulders and said gently, “Don’t be like this p>
It hurt Annabel to see her in such a state. Yet as long as Jared hadn’t been found, any comfort would sound empty.
Tears streaming down her face, Anika clutched Annabel’s arm. “Annabel, tell me… where is Jared? Could something have happened to him p>
Annabel bit her lip and said, “Anika, calm down. Jared will be fine, and we will find him. Don’t worry. Can you calm down for me p>
Annabel understood Anika’s fear all too well. If it had been Rupert buried beneath the rubble—if no one knew whether he was alive or dead—she might have been even more devastated.
“Mr. Ortega seems to be in the classroom…” a student said in a low voice.
“What did you say?” Anika’s eyes lit up instantly. “Do you know where Jared is p>
The boy’s lips were bruised, and it was clearly difficult for him to speak. “Mr. Ortega… he… he is our homeroom teacher. The earthquake happened so suddenly, and he couldn’t escape p>
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What?
Jared didn’t escape?
Anika’s heart dropped. Her eyes turned red as she tightened her grip on Annabel’s wrist, almost unconsciously.
Annabel felt a flash of worry too, but she forced herself to stay steady. “Anika, let’s hear them out first p>
Several students spoke at once. “Mr. Ortega was giving a lecture at the time. The earthquake happened so suddenly. He was helping us get out of the building, but then the teaching building collapsed. We didn’t see Mr. Ortega leave p>
“Where is the teaching building?” Annabel asked, her expression grim.
She remained unusually calm, because Anika was already on the verge of losing control.
With a frown, Annabel quickly analyzed the situation. “If Jared didn’t come out, then he must be buried under the teaching building. It’s not too late p>
“Over there!” The first boy glanced to the left and pointed.
Anika ran in that direction without a second thought.
Annabel turned and ordered the bodyguards, “Go. Search for Jared p>