Every Council member and Caretaker was captured and trials were set to determine their fates. While everyone was mourning the loss of the ingredients to make the vaccine, Miri revealed the green water bottle she had hidden in her jacket. After a meeting with the makeshift government about removing the barrier to allow everyone inside and outside Vitrum City to be vaccinated and treated, which they unanimously agreed to, the dome was removed.
"Your mom would be proud." Jaymi put her arm around Miri.
"If only I could have saved her too." Miri started tearing up.
"I know she doesn't blame you. YOU know she doesn't blame you. And now you've helped so many people. She would be proud."
She would be proud, Miri repeated.
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Drowning in Guilt
Teen FictionA disease that causes fatal bubbles to protrude all over a person's skin is spreading, and Vitrum City is its next target. Eleven-year old Miri Amith is determined to help everyone reach safety in the city before the protective dome encloses the cit...
