The RescueWithout thinking twice, I jumped into the pit.The mud was worse than I expected—thick and cold, reaching up to my waist and trying to pull me down with every step. The smell was so bad I had to breathe through my mouth to keep from throwing up."Aveline, what are you doing?" Christy screamed from above, but I ignored her.The little boy was barely keeping his head above the mud now, his small arms getting weaker with each second."It's okay, baby, I'm here," I whispered, reaching for him.Instantly, without waiting another second, I pushed him upwards, dragging him out from the mud which pushed me deeper into the mess, but the objective was clear and I seemed to be succeeding."Grab him quick! By his hands, quick!" I screamed up to whoever was watching, and I saw the little one being dragged out from the mud, his body getting lighter in my hands as they pulled him to safety.The moment he was out, I felt relief flood through me."Damn, Ave... this was a terrible risk, and
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