Kylie’s POV.The world spun as I opened my eyes, sand rough against my skin. Each breath was a struggle. “Am I… alive?” I wondered, barely able to lift my head. The taste of salt lingered on my lips, a cruel reminder of the ocean’s merciless grasp. Images flashed in my mind—Graham’s cold eyes, his betrayal, the icy water pulling me under.I tried to move, but my limbs felt like lead. “This is it,” I thought, “this is how I end.” As darkness threatened to claim me again, I saw a figure approaching. A woman, her outline blurred. My heart raced. “Not again, please not again.”She knelt beside me, her touch gentle but unfamiliar. Panic surged. I flailed weakly, trying to push her away. “Stay back! Don’t touch me!” My voice was a rasp, barely audible over the sound of the waves.“Easy, easy,” she said, her voice soothing. “I’m not here to hurt you.”I squinted, trying to focus. Her face came into view, kind eyes filled with concern. “Who are you?”“My name is Anne,” she said softly. “
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