Lily cried out for help and spotted Arthur stepping out of his car. Fueled by a sudden surge of courage, she bit down hard on the arm gripping her right hand, broke free, and sprinted towards Arthur.
"They have guns!" she shouted to remind Arthur.
She ignored the danger and was uncertain if these people were after her or Arthur. Her only thought was to reach him.
A truck barreling across the road intercepted a bullet meant for Lily. Hearing a gunshot for the first time, she felt an immense shock but didn't stop running. Before she could take comfort in the truck's timely appearance, a small car, panicked by the gunfire, began to swerve wildly.
The car screeched past the truck's rear, spinning and sliding, and finally heading straight for Lily.
"Lily!" Arthur shouted, feeling
