The sound of crashing waves drowned everything else. The woman curled up in the reef cave opened her eyes to the sight of ships out in the sea. She had no intention to call for help, though her eyes were bright and alert.

It had been six days since Janet was trapped in this place.

In all that time, several ships had passed by and gone.

There was even one instance when a ship had thrown anchor near the cave. The men had alighted and traversed the reef, shouting her name as they went.

“Is anybody here? We are the search and rescue team sent by the White family! If you can hear us, please respond or make some noise!” They bellowed the same words over and over.

But their voices only scared Janet, so much so that she squeezed deeper into the cave. She never made a sound.

After all, she couldn’t be certain whether these so-called rescuers were friend or foe.

What she did know for sure was that someone wanted to kill her.

Janet didn’t want to risk running into her enemies, so she thought it would be best to keep silent and hidden. If things turned out the same as last time, she may not be as lucky as to escape again.

stayed for a few minutes. When they got

an island just up ahead. Let’s go

of its horn, the ship lifted

happen from

begin to

the end, the ships eventually stopped

Janet realize that she didn’t know

ago, and all the freshwater around her had already dried up under the glaring sun. Her throat was dry as

it with what little saliva she had left. She was already showing symptoms of dehydration,

knew she was slowly

shed, but two hot droplets fell from her eyes. Suddenly, the faces of the important people in

missed Brandon and

one would recall their most

curled into a bitter smile. At that moment, she could only think of

*******

On the beach, people walked around to enjoy the breeze and

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