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

snap and felt the wood sinking.

make

branch was thin, as though it was toppled by the

in the water and the other still connected

was unstable and simply could not bear

pale. There was nothing more

again. She suppressed her emotions and

to Keegan.

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

us,” she said.

Keegan managed

tears were

and called out, “Help! Somebody, please

drowned out her cries long

riverbank.

and he was gradually

wood.

for help. Conserve your strength,” he

than Keegan,

While she was not injured, the frigid

she would not last much longer. Her limbs were starting to

branch occasionally emitted a creaking sound. It could

they were in

spoke again. “Stella, the branch might be able to

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