Chapter 008

Amelia

"He..."

I tried to speak, to cry out for help, but I couldn't, only strained sounds escaped my lips. My throat felt lodged by the obstruction blocking it.

I was feeling helpless, trapped in my own body. My vision blurred, as darkness stood only inches away from claiming me. My lungs burned, starved of oxygen.

I felt hard blows on my back for a brief moment and his frantic cries. Then suddenly, his arms were wrapped below my chest, pushing.

"Miss Fray! Open your mouth!"

I coughed, spewing the cause of my discomfort on the floor. Air rushed in and I drank it hungrily. Tears flooded my eyes as relief washed over me.

“You gave me a scare, just now.” His voice was calm now. But his breathing betrayed him.

My vision cleared and I could see Mr Alexander's face.

"Are you okay?" He asked nonchalantly. If I hadn’t seen the fear in his eyes, I would have believed his act.

"Thank you," I managed to squeeze out, trembling as I realized what would have happened if he wasn't close by.

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