Chapter 79. The Search

Emma couldn’t stop. She had to find Jackson. He was her last remaining family, the only person she had left in this world. She couldn’t lose him, couldn’t endure the pain of loss one more time.

In her desperation, Emma kept calling out Jackson’s name, but her voice had become a faint whisper amidst the sea of flames and smoke. Her vision blurred, not just from the smoke but from tears. Hot tears streamed down her cheeks, mingling with sweat and ash, leaving streaks on her worried face.

Emma pressed forward, not knowing if she would find Jackson in time, but she knew that even if she had to sacrifice everything, she would not give up. He was the last person she had, and she couldn’t lose him, not ever.

Emma struggled to move deeper into the bar, but each step became more difficult. Thick black smoke enveloped her, making it nearly impossible to breathe. Each breath felt like fire in her lungs, and she began to feel as if she was about to collapse. She coughed violen