Keegan was also swept about six feet away by the current.

With determined effort, Stella swam over and grabbed ahold of his collar.

It was impossible forthem to communicate in the water. Moreover, it was

extremely difficult for Stella to support the weight of an adult male like Keegan

alone. She strived to keep both their faces above water as they followed the

current, trying to find a way to save themselves.

Fortunately, luck seemed to be on her side. It was not long before she came

across a branch floating in the river. With Keegan in her arms, Stella struggled

toward the floating piece of wood. In the end, they managed to grab ahold of it

and catch their breath.

“Keegan…” Stella’s voice quivered. She held back her tears and called out

urgently, “Keegan, don’t close your eyes! Stay awake! I can’t do this alone. Hold

onto the branch, and I’ll support you. We’ll climb up together.”

Keegan coughed out some water. His body was weakened by his injuries and

the cold. Nevertheless, Stella’s tears prompted him to summon the last of his

strength, and he nodded.

the branch, slowly making their way

the wood sinking.

to make

was thin, as though it was toppled by the

the other still connected to the bottom

simply could

went pale. There was nothing more despairing than finding

away again. She suppressed

to Keegan.

here soon. Let’s hold on a little longer. They’re going

us,” she said.

Keegan managed

and tears were

emotions and called out, “Help!

rushing water drowned out her cries long before they

riverbank.

his body growing colder, and he

wood.

for help.

shape than Keegan,

injured, the

would not last much longer. Her

branch occasionally emitted a creaking sound. It could break

they

“Stella, the branch might be

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