The undercurrents surged.The waves swept the people in the water deeper into the sea.Some were searching for that woman with a pale complexion, while some focused on finding their boss. They feared David might encounter even the slightest trouble in the water.Others were observing the situation on the boardwalk and relaying information to those in the water.Of course, the young lady at the heart of all this was unaware of the chaos unfolding.The salty seawater surrounded her like spider webs.Yet, she dared not swim to the surface as she might expose herself. She plunged deep into the water and swam until her body reached its limits. Then, she emerged for a breath before diving again.People said you would never know your limits until you push yourself to them. Rebecca never believed in such motivational speeches. However, these seemingly cliché words motivated her at this very moment.She kept repeating to herself that she could do it and kept swimming until she was compl
Rebecca was shocked.Still in a daze, she delivered a powerful kick toward a certain direction in the water.But the water resistance was too strong, and the hand that gripped her was unyielding. The person forcibly pulled her back under the sea.Caught off guard, Rebecca once again sank into the seawater.The bitter taste of the ocean filled her mouth and nose. The man trapped her in his embrace with his muscular body.Soon after, he emerged from the water's surface and pulled her along.The boardwalk swayed.Rebecca tried to calm herself down. When she saw the man's familiar face, her first instinct was to dive back underwater.However, the man's grip was too strong for her to escape. She struggled in the water. She was hoping to break free using buoyancy like a trapped fish.Of course, David wouldn't allow that to happen.He stared intently at the woman with bloodshot eyes.She was still sick and had just vomited after exiting the car earlier. Yet, she risked her life a
Afraid of losing her?Rebecca found his explanation utterly ironic.She had no intention of arguing with him further. After all, she knew he wouldn't listen.She tried to break free from his grip.But the man was too strong. Moreover, her body was worn out by the exhausting escape.She found herself immobilized whenever David increased his pressure even the slightest bit. There was no way she could break loose from his grip."You don't believe me?"David's eyes darkened as he noticed Rebecca resisting underwater. He stared at her with a warning gaze.At this point, Rebecca saw no need to continue acting. She chuckled coldly and fearlessly met David's gaze."How can I trust you after all the times you lied to me?"Not to mention, he had those horrifying surgeries planned for her. Who would be responsible if she really got turned into a fool?She couldn't entrust her fate to someone who treated everyday life like a game.Rebecca had tried to escape once. Now, David couldn't
Rebecca was mad!David was aghast when he realized Rebecca was serious. She was really willing to risk her life to escape."Rebecca, get up here!" He grabbed her delicate wrist tightly and tried to pull her out of the deep sea.They were drifting deeper into the boundless sea. They were getting farther from the light on the shore.From afar, they looked like a lone goose flying further and further away from the flock.Rebecca's body was half-submerged in the water. She swayed along with the waves and ignored the man trying to pull her out.She thought he couldn't pull her up since he was alone.The floating board would not hold steady for long. David might end up falling alongside her if he was too aggressive.The high and mighty David would never allow himself to fall into the deep sea with her.Rebecca smiled and watched the man trying to pull her up, who was desperately biting his lip. She felt a wave of relief washing over her."David, let me go. Leave my life in the ha
The sea was calm.Moonlight shone on the water and created a shimmering reflection. The board wandered aimlessly on the endless sea.The person on that board seemed petrified under the moonlight. Like a statue, he knelt at the edge of the board and didn't move an inch.It was as if there was nothing left in this world that was worth a glance. Gazing at the deep sea, David resembled the legendary Amah Rock. He was frozen.Nobody knew what he was thinking.Was he regretting the lies he had told from the beginning or reflecting on the scars he had inflicted on her?Was he feeling sorry for not pulling her up immediately or perhaps finding solace in letting her go?No matter what, the fact remained unchanged—she was gone.Was he wrong? Maybe.But if he were given a chance to choose again, he would probably make the same choice. Before David met Rebecca, she was merely a stranger to him. The scars he had inflicted on her back then were seen as his accomplishments and a means to
Albert thought he had heard it wrong when he received Sam's call in Rookfort.How could Rebecca possibly fall into the sea?However, the extended silence on the other end of the phone and Sam's solemn tone proved that he hadn't misheard anything.Although he didn't know the entire story, the fact remained unchanged.Rebecca fell into the sea and was still missing."What exactly happened?"After all, Albert was the eldest among his siblings. Despite feeling anxious, he remained composed.Sam's voice was hoarse as he recounted the whole incident to Albert.In fact, he had only received the news early this morning.Last night, he and Caleb had waited for Rebecca at a private airport in the western suburbs, as indicated by the note she had left.However, she didn't show up even though they waited until late at night.The Jenkinses were the first to receive the news of Randy's return from the Collins. They said that apart from his hands, there was hardly any spot on his body left
Upon hearing Daniel's response, Ryan fell speechless.They had been searching for three days. If there were any signs of Rebecca, they should have found her near the shore a long time ago.Even though he didn't want to give up on Rebecca, he knew they had to face reality. It didn't make sense to say things that defied the evidence in front of them.Seeing Daniel's reaction, Ryan couldn't bear to shatter his hopes.So, he kept quiet.Daniel shifted his gaze back to the deep sea and watched as a school of fish leaped out of the water. They created a graceful arc under the moonlight.His eyes flashed, and his lips moved. However, no one knew if he was talking to Ryan or muttering to himself."I've survived death twice. She's suffered so much during the previous half of her life. The future must hold good fortune for her. She should be able to stay safe out on the ocean."If he could, he would pray to the heavens and trade the remaining years of his life for her safety. All he wa
Perhaps Darren didn't believe David would die just like that, too. He hoped someone could look for him.He might have ended up in a nearby village, somewhere on the island, or in a hospital ...All in all, he didn't want to give up so easily."Alright, here's the plan. I'll inform the people over there, and you'll take over them in the future. I'll let Richard accompany you for now and ask him to introduce you to the people there. You don't have to rush back to Clarkdale. Once you're familiar with things there, you can send Richard back," Darren instructed. He seemed concerned that the people in Fairport would take advantage of Daniel since he wasn't familiar with this place. Hence, he advised, "Make sure you bring Richard with you for the first few days. Not everyone there will recognize you, and don't hold back when it's necessary to take action. Some of these people are like dogs. Once you've shown them who's the boss, they'll listen. Call me if there are any problems you can't