Chapter 25

He lunged forward towards the girl and the puppy, scooping them up in his arms. He jumped to the other side of the road. His heart pounded in his chest as he felt the rush of air against his face.

With a thud, Ethan hit the ground on his back, clutching the girl and puppy tightly to his chest. He shielded them with his body as the car rush past, the screech of tires echoing in his ears. The sound of the crash reverberated through the air as the collided with the pavement.

For a moment, he felt like time had stopped. Everything went silent except for his own heartbeat. Then the girl started wailing, and the puppy squirmed in his arms.

Ethan looked down at the crying girl cradled against him and sat up. He consoled her "Shh, you're safe now, princess. See everything is okay? The little puppy is safe, too." Gently checking her over for any injuries. "Are you hurt anywhere, baby?" He asked softly.

The girl shook her head no amidst her sobs. He stroked her hair soothingly. "Shh, please