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.

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

woke up and immediately

nurse say your name, I thought someone shared your name. Why

a while, both busy with their own thing.

of times, her chest feeling tight, making

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 couldn’t leave until he was

felt guilty.

“Carol, how’s lan?”

been asleep, but she vaguely remembered someone saying lan was

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

and gave it to her. “Maja, I heard it. Never

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

up the next day, the doctor was administering her IV. Seeing

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

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

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