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.

to the branch, slowly making

heard a snap and felt the wood sinking. They froze, as

make

though it was toppled by

in the water and the other still connected to

unstable and simply could

face went pale. There was nothing more despairing than

again. She suppressed her emotions

to Keegan.

be here soon. Let’s hold on

us,” she said.

Keegan managed

gaze, and tears were

emotions and called

drowned out her cries long

riverbank.

and he was gradually losing his grip on

wood.

stop shouting for help. Conserve your strength,”

was in slightly better shape than Keegan, even

was not injured, the frigid water and her skinny

much longer. Her limbs were

creaking sound.

this rate, they were in their final

Keegan spoke again. “Stella,

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