Dad .... " I felt my knees go weak my father laid in a bloody heap on the floor , his eyes wide , but empty . Before I could react I heard screams coming down the stairs , it was my mother . Without a second thought I tore up the stairs , stomach already churning in fear of what I 'd see next .
According to the above context, choose the best option to answer the following question.
Question: What was I afraid of ?
Options:
- there was a mouse
 - Mother was attacked or dying .
 - mom was sick
 - There was a fire


Mother was attacked or dying .