Walking down the stairs
The police officers were murmuring outside the door, and she thought she heard a few of them start to descend the stairs. Of fact, that was untrue, but Sophie’s small mind automatically thought they had given up and were going to abandon her. “Please stay with me! She sobbed.
A loud bang
“Dear, we’re not going to abandon you! An official answered. “We’re simply heading downstairs to get a few items. Don’t be afraid, and hold on tight! In a few seconds, you’ll hear a big boom,” the voice warned. Sophie listened intently while attempting to maintain her composure.
But she was experiencing chest pain.