Chapter 213
“No way. We’re going to be hanging here like this?”
“Stop talking about it. Just be careful and don’t fall.”
“I’m too young to die!”
“I want my mom…”
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Panic spread among the trapped passengers as they looked around frantically. Hanzel noticed that Pearl didn’t look well and asked, “Are you alright Pearl?”
“I’m fine. I feel like throwing up from all the tossing around.”
Hanzel looked guilty. “I’m sorry. I thought it would be fine, but it seems you have motion sickness. Now we’re stuck like this. I wish we didn’t come.”
“It’s fine. I wanted to come with you. Don’t worry, the crew will be here soon, so let’s just sit tight,” reassured Pearl, despite feeling terrible herself.
Finally, the crew members realized there was a malfunction and called for a crane to come and rescue them.
Hanzel sighed with relief as people started getting off. “Hang in there, we’ll be safe soon. I’ll find a place for you to rest after this.”
Pearl nodded and then heard a familiar voice behind her.
“Dad, what’s happening to us?”
Turning around, Pearl saw Laura.
Allan Jordan, Laura’s father, anticipated that this situation might traumatize his daughter, so he tried to console her. “No, it’s just the crew putting on a performance for us. Isn’t it interesting?”
“Yes, I’m just a little scared. We’re going down from so high up. What if something happens?” Laura may have been young, but she wasn’t entirely naive. Looking down from the great height made her anxious.
“No, everyone is doing it. We’ll be fine,” her father reassured her.
Unable to contain herself, Pearl exclaimed, “Laura!”
Laura, who had been gazing downward, was startled and looked up in surprise. “What are you doing here, Pea?”
“I’m here to enjoy the rides,” replied Pearl.
Allan smiled. “What a coincidence.”
“Yes.” Pearl nodded.
“The cookies you gave were so yummy. Can you make more for me, please? I’m going back to Ancard soon and will only be here for a few more days.”
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Pearl chuckled. “Sure, if you like them, I’ll send some to you.
The crane gradually lowered a large group of riders, leaving only Hanzel, Pearl, Laura, and her parents.
Suddenly, a crew member shouted, “The ride might drop due to the weight. We only have room for four more people. Are you ready?”
Pearl’s expression changed when she heard that. If only four could go, someone would be left behind.
“You can go ahead. I’m a grown man, so I should take this responsibility.” Allan immediately volunteered himself.
“No, you’re Laura’s dad. What would happen to her if something happened to you?”
