I jerked my head up and saw a familiar figure being pushed into the center. I wiped my eyes so I could see more clearly.It was Julian. My heart started racing, and a sense of helplessness washed over me, like I was walking a tightrope over a cliff.Mom pounded on her chest, wailing in agony.I grabbed her fists. "Mom, don't hit yourself. If you want to hit something, hit me."She clutched her head and collapsed onto the ground, refusing to listen, refusing to watch, refusing to go through any of this."This man looks very similar to that mother and daughter. They're clearly family. All seven of them have been found now."The crowd let out a sigh of relief, and their eyes lit up, as if they'd just secured a victory.I couldn't stop gasping for air.Julian held me with one arm and supported Mom with the other. The three of us huddled tightly together."Mom, Vivian, I want to live, but it's out of my control. If we all die here today, at least we'll have each other for company."
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