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

make

was thin, as though it was

the water and the other still connected to the bottom of a

and simply could not bear the weight of two

pale. There was nothing more despairing than finding

have it snatched away again. She suppressed her emotions

to Keegan.

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

us,” she said.

Keegan managed to

averted her gaze, and tears were streaming down her

called out, “Help! Somebody, please

rushing water drowned out her

riverbank.

and he was gradually losing

wood.

shouting for help. Conserve your strength,”

was in slightly better shape than Keegan, even though it was not

she was not injured, the frigid water

much longer. Her limbs were starting to grow

occasionally emitted a creaking sound. It

they

again. “Stella, the branch might be able

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