Chapter 648: Chapter 648: The Ones Left Behind

They say that hope often comes unexpectedly from the sky, but no one told them it would be literal. Their hope fell to the ground—well, not really—Diana caught her in her arms before the hope could fall indignantly.

It wasn't hard to identify Esme, she was a giant amongst her people, after all. But now, she looked even bigger than before as Diana wrapped her, refusing to let her go.

"Is… Is she alive?" Hannah also quickly rushed to her mother's side. Usually, the common reaction when seeing Esme up close for the very first time would be a muted shock. But as Esme's silhouette reflected in Hannah's eyes, the only thing that she really did was very gently place a finger near her nose—and there it was, a warmth escaping her body.

"Mom…" Hannah stuttered as she looked at Diana, "She's… I think she's alive."