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.

a white ceiling. By her bedside was Carol,

startled when Maja woke up and

your name, I thought someone shared your name. Why are you in the

other in a while, both busy with their own thing.

her chest feeling tight, making it difficult to speak.

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

for so long, Maja immediately felt guilty. Holden

“Carol, how’s lan?”

asleep, but she vaguely remembered someone saying lan was in the

His chest wounds got infected, so he’s bedridden now. His head’s bandaged too.

she moved in the same circles as them. She always thought lan

her some water and gave it to her. “Maja, I heard it. Never mind. Just focus on getting better. You look weak.”

talking was painful. She laid back down, and closed her eyes. Carol watched her, gently tucking her

administering her IV. Seeing her awake, he began to explain her

She’s been visiting the hospital frequently because her boyfriend’s cousin just had surgery and needs to be hospitalized for half a year, so her boyfriend visits

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

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