Swimming in and out of consciousness, Janet vaguely heard a strange voice.

It sounded like a woman speaking in a local accent.

Janet tried her best to open her eyes, but she was too weak.

Soon, she passed out again. The next time she woke up, she found a middle-aged woman with tanned, leathery skin standing in front of her. Her cheeks were red from exposure to the sun all year round.

The woman’s eyes instantly lit up and she happily waved to the people around her. “She’s awake! Come quick! She’s awake!”

Soon, a stooping middle-aged man came over. His face was also tanned and red.

“Thank God! I’ll get the doctor.” The middle-aged man wiped his brow in relief and smiled. He looked very kind when he smiled.

Janet’s eyes darted between the two middle-aged people and was too dazed to say anything.

The window in the room was open, letting in the sea breeze. She could still smell the salt in the air.

I? And who are

in a hospital. We’re fishermen. Three days ago, we stumbled upon you in a reef cave, and you were unconscious, so we took you straight to the hospital. You’re one lucky girl. The doctor said that your chances of survival were actually slim, but you made it!” The middle-aged woman smiled

you so much!” Tears welled up in Janet’s eyes. She

her and asked with a curious smile, “Miss, where’d you come from? You didn’t have an ID or phone when we found you,

I borrow your phone? I need to call my family.” It suddenly occurred to

to tell them that you are safe.”

Brandon’s

no one answered

several more times, but still,

woman asked kindly when she noticed that no

her head. “This is my husband’s number. I couldn’t have gotten

world upside down looking for her. He should’ve kept his line open at all times in case she called. Even

I’ll try calling my parents instead.” After calming

“Dad! It’s me, Janet!”

connected, a

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