That so called choice is entirely the conditioning itself, it is
not an entity that is conditioned from other conditions. Therefore
it is empty of any inherent existence , so past, present, future
does not apply.
We must understand that 'choice' or 'decisions' are only ideas, and
whatever 'descisions' are made, reality is still empty (of inherent
existence).
Also when one made a choice to safe someone, that choice is not
caused by anything, the choice is conditioned arising, meaning it
is the entire conditioning itself and empty of inherent
existence.