Wesley could tell that something was not right with her as she was having trouble keeping her feet on the rock.
Her perfect fair skin was covered with mud, and there was even a green leaf stuck to her forehead. Her pink coat now looked like a grey one thanks to the rain. Wesley’s heart ached at the sight of her. How he wished he could pull her in his arms and console her right now! A girl like her should be loved and protected.
When he was about three meters from the rock, he shouted, “Blair, I’m here. Just hold on!”
“Just hold on? I want to, but I’m really exhausted. It’s been hours.
I’m wet, I’m cold. It’s a miracle I’m still awake, ‘ Blair thought with a bitter smile. She had thought that the girl had a stronger physique than her. But when Wesley and the rescue worker arrived, she passed out.
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Blair reached out her hand in an attempt to grab her, but she failed.
She could only helplessly watch as she fell into the water. Luckily,
Wesley was fast enough to grab her and prevent her from being swept away in the current. He passed the girl to the rescue worker and went to help Blair.
When Wesley pulled her into his arms, Blair felt this was the happiest moment of her life. She cradled his neck and buried her face in his arms. Her face and forehead were burning hot, which made him frown.
“She’s got a high fever!* he thought.
“Wesley.”
“Hmm?”
“You’re holdingso tight I can’t breathe,” she murmured.
Wesley loosened his grip a bit, but Blair still felt she couldn’t breathe.
“Wesley,” she called out again.
Hmm?”
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Her teardrops fell on his
Wesley lowered his head and kissed her wet hair, his eyes full of affection.
“Don’t be afraid. I’m here. You’re safe now.”
“Hmm…” His embrace was the safest place for her.
The rain finally stopped, but it still wasn’t safe. He rigged a second line with the help of the rescue workers on the other side. He set
Blair up with a harness, and had the workers pull her along the Line.
Wesley followed. After what seemed like an eternity, Wesley finally reached the river bank. When they were both safely on the other side, he took Blair in his arms.
When people on the bank took Blair from Wesley, he tripped in the mud.