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 her bedside was

woke up and immediately hugged her.

what happened? When I heard the nurse say your name, I thought someone shared your

hadn’t seen each other in a while, both busy

a couple of times, her chest feeling tight, making it

can’t.” Carol gently patted her back, then whispered, “Grandpa Holden left this morning. I

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

“Carol, how’s lan?”

didn’t know how long she’d been asleep, but she vaguely remembered someone saying lan was in the ICU. Her heart immediately

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

circles as them. She always thought lan was untouchable,

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

back down, and closed her eyes. Carol watched her, gently tucking

next day, the doctor was administering her IV.

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

felt dry. The doctor checked her temperature, relieved that she wasn’t running a fever. “You’re lucky you don’t have a fever.

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