Vicky remained silent and did not engage in further conversation with Lincoln.

In turn, Lincoln maintained his harmless facade and did not push her to speak. Observing her reluctance to talk to him, he

left the room.

Vicky was awakened in the middle of the night by the sound of thunder and the ship violently rocking.

The cabin was illuminated by occasional flashes of lightning, and raindrops the size of beans streaked down the windows.

It was raining heavily. The rain at sea, especially in such intensity, posed a considerable danger.

Soon, Vicky heard hurried footsteps approaching her cabin.

Miranda, who was stationed at the door, noticed that Vicky had turned on the lights and knocked before entering. “It’s

raining outside, Ms. Shaw. Of course, there’s no need to worry. The captain has extensive experience in navigating rough

weather. We won’t run into any problems.”

Through the window, the surging sea relentlessly pounded against the deck. Its menacing appearance seemed as if it

overturn the

not respond and simply stared at the heavy rain

where she was. Being pregnant, she knew attempting to

rain, she could never flee, and she did

rest,” she said and turned off the lights to

and the continuous rocking motion of the ship quickly lulled her back

sleep.

something cold on

and the violently rocking ship. Lightning flashed,

of

the window as a tall, dark figure appeared

the shadow. Before she could scream, a large, cold hand

mouth.

“It’s me, Vicky.”

she recognized it instantly.

Vicky relaxed. “Tyler.”

recognized him,

drenched from the rain, and the dim

and come with me. The speedboat is waiting below,” he spoke

he learned of

long

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