Jazmine was not oblivious to the child's situation. It was as if her mind was blocked by something, preventing her from thinking clearly. She knew she should take the child back, but it was as if her legs had a mind of their own, relentlessly moving in that direction.
She heard everything David said, and she saw how upset the child was. She felt sorry that she couldn't control herself.
The situation continued late into the night, with not even the sound of insects in the surroundings. Lights were everywhere, illuminating the search for the missing person, as if guiding someone's way back home.
King and the others saw Jazmine persistently searching, as the surrounding environment grew increasingly harsh. Even adults might not be able to endure it, let alone a child.
When King nearly drowned after almost stepping into a pit, he couldn't dare to take any more risks and said to Nina.
"Nina, please try to persuade your mom."