Chapter 28: I need you
Caelan was the first to cross the front door, his steps hurried and his brow furrowed. Jae followed close behind, his breath labored from the chase. Rhys arrived last, carrying Eun-woo in his arms, drenched in sweat and dust.
"Grab all the supplies you can, we’re leaving in ten minutes," Rhys ordered as he left Eun-woo standing on the ground.
Caelan nodded and headed immediately to the kitchen. He began opening drawers, searching every nook and cranny for groceries, water, and useful utensils. Meanwhile, Jae disappeared down the hallway, toward the basement, probably in search of the box of canned food.
Rhys, for his part, hurriedly searched the living room’s shelves, stuffing everything useful into his backpack: plans, maps, an old radio transmitter, and notebooks of records.
Time was running out, and everyone knew it. If Arthur had already sent his report, the house would soon be filled with soldiers.
Eun-woo stood at the bottom of the stairs, unsure what to do. He needed to move, to do something, anything.
He climbed the steps silently, one by one, holding onto the railing with trembling fingers. He didn’t have a clear plan, but in his mind he kept telling himself that he didn’t want to be a burden.
Although he didn’t know exactly what to look for in his room, the mere thought of remaining motionless while the others prepared to flee filled him with anxiety. He had to be useful.
"Eun-woo?" Rong Ye’s voice echoed from behind the bathroom door. It was weak and hesitant, nothing like his usual strength. "Is that you?"
Eun-woo froze for a second. A pang of guilt shot through his chest. It wasn’t until he heard his voice that he remembered Rong Ye was still there.
How could he have forgotten him?