Chapter 909

Maja’s heart started to thump wildly, but the flood was already upon them. With landslides on the mountain and an earthquake in the midst of the downpour, things couldn’t get any worse.

When Maja’s consciousness started to return, she heard a man’s voice.

“Ms. Pennyfeather should be stirring soon.”

“Any issues with her head?”

“No, just a minor concussion. Might be a bit dizzy the first few days she’s awake, but she’ll be fine.”

“How’s lan?”

“Mr. Raymond’s still in the ICU. If he makes it through today, he’ll be alright.”

The mention of lan’s name immediately got Maja on edge. Ian was badly hurt, with injuries to his chest and head, and was finally swept away by the landslide. Would he really be okay?

Her heart ached as she remembered their kiss before the flood. It was light as a feather but heavier than any words spoken. She wanted to speak, but she was too weak.

she woke up in the evening, she saw a white ceiling. By her bedside was Carol, whom she hadn’t seen in a long

when Maja woke up and immediately hugged her.

When I heard the nurse say your name, I thought someone shared your name. Why

other in a while, both busy

a couple of times, her chest

this morning. I heard he stayed by your side

bedside for so long, Maja immediately felt guilty. Holden was weak, and hearing about lan’s situation

“Carol, how’s lan?”

asleep, but she vaguely remembered

he had a few surgeries. His chest wounds got infected, so he’s bedridden now. His head’s bandaged too. I took a peek. It’s the first time I’ve seen lan in such a state.”

as them. She always thought lan was untouchable, and she had never

immediately stopped talking. She lowered her eyes, and clung to her bedsheet. Carol sighed, poured her some water and gave it to her. “Maja, I heard it. Never mind. Just focus on getting better. You

did feel weak, even talking was painful. She laid back down, and

administering her IV. Seeing her awake, he began to explain her treatment.

had surgery and needs to be hospitalized for half a year, so her boyfriend

checked her temperature, relieved that she wasn’t running a fever. “You’re lucky

tried to sit up. “How

the mountain to search for lan, had close ties with the Raymond family, so he

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255