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.

white ceiling. By

woke up and

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

a while,

chest feeling tight, making it difficult

back, then whispered, “Grandpa Holden left this morning. I heard

had been by her bedside for so long, Maja immediately felt guilty. Holden was weak, and

“Carol, how’s lan?”

vaguely remembered

infected, so he’s bedridden now.

same circles as them. She always thought

bedsheet. Carol sighed, poured her some water and gave it to her. “Maja, I heard it. Never mind. Just focus on

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

day, the doctor was administering her IV. Seeing her awake,

Miller left this morning. She’s been visiting the hospital frequently because her boyfriend’s cousin just had surgery and needs to

“You’re lucky you don’t have a fever. Mr. Raymond had a fever all day yesterday and needed

alarmed and tried to sit up. “How is he? Is

was transferred to a regular room in the wee hours of the morning.” The doctor, part of the team that had gone up the mountain to search for

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

Comments ()

0/255