I collapsed to the ground, powerless. Dust rose into the air, pieces of brick flew everywhere. No one paid attention to me. My house was disappearing, turning into a pile of rubble.

I sat on the ground with my face buried in my hands and cried. It felt like my entire life was crumbling along with the house.
“My own children… — I thought through my tears. — How could you do this to me? For the land? For money?”