Rescuing Simon, Setting Things in Motion, the Aurora Animal Assistance Society

Yu Yuan heard the excitement and restraint in his voice and nodded slightly.

Without wasting any more time, he said, "I'm here to get you out. This place is no longer safe. If you're willing, you can come with me."

Simon's heart jolted at those words. He couldn't help looking back at his wife and child inside the room, both nearly unconscious with fever. Bandages still covered their wounds.

They had sustained those injuries yesterday, when refugees ambushed them during the fighting.

Simon naturally knew how dangerous this place had become, but neither his wife and child's high fevers nor the supplies stored in the room left him any other choice.

Without survival supplies, leaving would mean certain death for his family of three. He could only stay here, caring for his wife and child while preparing to fight the next enemy to the death.

He was tempted.

But he still hesitated, and he voiced his concerns directly.

"You were the one who brought me those things last time, weren't you? Thank you. But are you sure you want us to come with you? My wife and child still have high fevers. They..."

Yu Yuan checked the time. Mona had sent another message: 80% of the Aurora Animal Assistance Society's people had now lost their ability to fight.

"It's fine. All three of you can come with me. As long as you work for my hideout, I'll take full responsibility for your safety. I can afford to support a woman and a child. Make your decision quickly!"

Yu Yuan's words finally helped Simon make up his mind.

He understood that this was his family's only chance. If he passed up this offer of help, only death awaited them.

Rather than stay here waiting to die, he might as well go