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.

By her bedside was Carol, whom she hadn’t seen

woke

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

other in a while, both

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

her back, then whispered, “Grandpa Holden left this morning. I heard he stayed by your side all night. I couldn’t leave until he was gone.”

immediately felt

“Carol, how’s lan?”

know how long she’d been asleep, but she vaguely remembered someone saying lan was in the ICU. Her heart immediately sank.

few surgeries. His chest wounds got infected, so he’s bedridden now. His

thought lan was untouchable, and she had never seen him in such a state before.

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

She laid back down, and closed her eyes. Carol

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

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

a fever. “You’re lucky you don’t have a fever. Mr. Raymond had

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