Chapter 397

Caleb was about to follow Trevon's lead and charge into the blaze when Daniel grabbed his arm. "You're a doctor. We'll need you when they're out, so don't be reckless. Mr. Gibson will get Mrs. Gibson out safely."

Caleb bit his lip, realizing Daniel was making sense, and reluctantly stood down.

Flames roared all around inside.

The Yates family was sprawled near the doorway, overcome by the smoke.

Trevon scanned the area, but Madeline was nowhere to be seen.

"Madeline! Madeline!" he shouted.

Where could she be?

Knowing Madeline, she would not just wander off. She would find the safest spot to hide.

Trevon tried the bathroom door, but it would not budge.

"Madeline, are you in there?" he called out, but got no reply.

With a grimace of determination, he kicked the door down and finally spotted Madeline in a corner.

The smoke was thinner there, but she had collapsed.

A soaked towel lay discarded on the floor.

Trevon rushed to her side. "Madeline! Madeline!"

She was motionless,