“But had I not done it, they would have surely hurt Grace.

I was worried for Grace.

It was a desperate act, but given the situation, it was my only option.

Bryson sat next to the hospital bed, weariness and concern evident on his face.

“Even when it meant risking your life at sea?”

Taken aback by Bryson’s words, Hannah averted her gaze.

“Actually, I can swim,” she admitted.

Her face was pale from the near-drowning incident.

“I had an accident in the water as a child.

That’s when I learned to swim.

“But…

fell into the ocean this time,

It wasn’t intentional.

we should move on from

She tried to change the

more cheerful voice, Hannah said,

future, instead of taking risks with your life,” Bryson cautioned, his eyes still filled

look, Hannah, who was lying on the bed, gave a

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“Understood.

into his chair, Bryson’s

“I’ll stay right here.

You should rest.

a nod, Hannah shut her eyes, reopening them only after a significant amount

had his eyes closed too, leaning into his

let her eyes linger on

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