Chapter 1625

Keegan was also swept about six feet away by the current.

With determined effort, Stella swam over and grabbed ahold of his collar.

It was impossible forthem to communicate in the water. Moreover, it was extremely difficult for Stella to support the weight of an adult male like Keegan alone. She strived to keep both their faces above water as they followed the current, trying to find a way to save themselves.

Fortunately, luck seemed to be on her side. It was not long before she came across a branch floating in the river. With Keegan in her arms, Stella struggled toward the floating piece of wood. In the end, they managed to grab ahold of it and catch their breath.

"Keegan..." Stella's voice quivered. She held back her tears and called out urgently, "Keegan, don't close your eyes! Stay awake! I can't do this alone. Hold onto the branch, and I'll support you. We'll climb up together."

some water. His body was weakened by his injuries and the cold.

the branch, slowly making their way upward. Suddenly, they heard a snap and felt the wood sinking. They froze, as they were afraid to make another

the other still connected to the bottom of a tree stump. It

nothing more despairing than finding hope only to have it snatched away again. She suppressed her

Let's hold on a little longer. They're going to save us,"

managed to

her face. She swallowed her emotions and called out, "Help! Somebody, please

water drowned out her cries long

colder, and he was

stop shouting for help. Conserve

water and her skinny frame meant that she would not last much longer. Her limbs were starting to grow numb, and the

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