Lilianna's thoughts swam up through the pain.
There was no reason for their mother to be here. What's more, in the holographic screen, Catalina was hiding in the corner of the building.
As Lilianna closed her eyes, preventing herself from screaming in pain, she could hear Sarah's sobs much more clearly.
Why is Sarah crying? It came to her mind, stupidly, as she looked at the holographic screen again. Why does Mom look so scared?
On the feed, a section of the building sheared loose. Debris came down in a gray avalanche, and Catalina threw herself flat. She pressed herself into the meager shelter in the corner, both arms over her head.
As if mocking her worries, the voice inside her head suddenly began to speak again.
'Look at her,' the voice in her head whispered, mocking her, her pain, and her family. 'Look at your mother, despite being a rich woman, she's still helpless in these kinds of situations. Are you regretting everything now? Regretting defying my orders?'
