Those words pierced the vast darkness that had engulfed Isolde's world, like the first faint ray of dawn.She reached back and gripped Bruce's arm with desperate strength, as if she were drowning and he was the only piece of driftwood within reach. "Bruce, you have to get someone to save my mom… You have to…""I will." He nodded solemnly.He gently transferred the weakened Isolde into Daniel's arms and said in a low, steady voice, "Sir, take care of her. Wait for my call."Without another word, he turned and strode down the corridor. As he walked, he pulled out his phone and began issuing orders in a cold, decisive tone.Isolde leaned against Daniel's chest, her body trembling uncontrollably."Dad, you have to trust him. He's powerful. He can do anything. Mom will be fine. She will… She will…" she murmured, trying to reassure both him and herself.Daniel only looked down at her with dim, unfocused eyes. His lips parted several times, but no words came.Isolde caught the strange
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