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.

saw a white ceiling. By her bedside was Carol, whom

was startled when Maja woke up and immediately

When I heard the nurse say your name, I thought someone

in a while, both busy with

of times, her chest

you can’t.” Carol gently patted her back, then whispered, “Grandpa Holden left this morning. I heard he stayed by your side all night.

so long, Maja immediately felt guilty. Holden was weak, and hearing about

“Carol, how’s lan?”

how long she’d been asleep, but she vaguely remembered someone saying lan was in the

now. His head’s bandaged too. I took a peek. It’s the first time I’ve seen lan in such a state.”

well–off, and she moved in the same circles as them. She always thought lan was untouchable, and she had never seen him in such a state

her bedsheet. Carol sighed, poured her some water and gave it to her. “Maja, I heard it.

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

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

just had surgery and needs

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

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