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.

in the evening, she saw a white ceiling. By her bedside was Carol, whom she hadn’t seen in

when Maja woke up

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

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

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

gently patted her back, then whispered, “Grandpa Holden left this morning.

so long, Maja immediately felt guilty.

“Carol, how’s lan?”

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

so he’s bedridden now. His head’s bandaged

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

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

even talking was painful. She laid back down, and closed her eyes.

the doctor was administering her IV.

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 a fever. Mr. Raymond had a fever all day yesterday and needed emergency treatment.”

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