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.

Er, where am I? And who are you?” Janet

you straight to the hospital. You’re one lucky girl. The doctor said that your chances of survival were actually slim, but

God… Thank you… Thank you so much!” Tears welled up in Janet’s eyes. She felt so lucky to have been

“Miss, where’d you come from? You didn’t have an

to swim to the reef. Speaking of which, ma’am, can I borrow your phone? I need to call my family.” It suddenly occurred to Janet that she had been hospitalized here for three days. Besides, she had already been lost at sea for almost a week. Brandon and her parents must have

your parents to tell them that you are safe.” The middle-aged woman handed her

dialed Brandon’s number

no one answered

times, but

miss?” The middle-aged woman asked kindly when she

and shook her head. “This is my husband’s number.

was off. She had been gone for so long, so Brandon should’ve been turning the entire world upside down looking for her. He should’ve kept his line open at all times in case she called. Even though it was

I’ll try calling my parents instead.” After calming down, Janet dialed

“Dad! It’s me, Janet!”

connected, a lump formed in

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