For a moment, Cindy didn't know how to react. Suddenly, she changed hands as she held onto the bridge. There was a hint of hesitation in her eyes.
"Mr. Jacob, some things can't be stopped once they are set into motion. I don't have any other choice!" Her eyes reflected a hint of despair. Soon, her expression grew more dull and miserable.
Stunned, Jacob stared at the policeman with a big mole standing beside him.
"You can always start over in life, little girl. However, you can't stand up again if you die. Do you understand what you're trying to do?" With a glance at the river, the policeman with a big mole noticed that the rescue ship was already under the bridge.
Meanwhile, Cindy didn't know about the boat. The only thing in her mind was her endless sadness.
Suddenly, she stared at the water with miserable eyes. Everyone didn't breathe as they waited for what she would do.
The cold atmosphere was as freezing as the water below the bridge. With bright eyes, Jacob stared at her. Every action she took moved everyone's heart.
"Please forgive me," she whispered in a depressed tone. At that moment, she looked resolute and ready to die.
Everyone else thought that she was only hesitating. However, Jacob felt something was wrong. Nervously, James clenched his fists. Suddenly, a terrible feeling crept in his heart.
Whoosh!
Cindy jumped off the bridge. Immediately, Jacob ran and looked at Cindy, who just fell. Feeling complicated, he leaned on the bridge.
A sigh escaped everyone's breathing. Although she could solve her problem, Cindy couldn't forgive herself.
Not only could she move on, but she also made a stupid decision. Although no one made any conclusion about what happened, there was still a need for an explanation.
However, she chose to not tell anyone. Moreover, she also felt guilt and sadness.
The police on the rescue boat immediately jumped into the river and carried Cindy above board. Since she probably drank a lot of water, she lost consciousness. It would take a great amount of resolution to jump into the water on such a cold day.
Suddenly, she began gasping for air.
"How is the situation?" the policeman with a big mole asked his coworkers on the ship.
"It's nothing serious. However, we'll immediately send her to the hospital," replied the dark-skinned policeman in civilian clothes.
Finally, a sigh of relief escaped Jacob's breath. He finally understood something.
The crowd seemed to be at ease. When Jacob looked at the passers-by, the policeman was telling them, "You can disperse now, everyone. The woman is safe!"
Soon, everyone left one by one. After a while, only a few people were left on the bridge.
It seemed as if no commotion happened just then.
"We'll take her to the hospital. You take care of everything else afterward. Of course, you can call us if you need anything else." The policeman with a huge mole extended his fingers to gesture a phone call. Then, he placed his hand in his pocket.
"Thank you. Let's call it a day." James nodded with a relieved look.
Finally, the police sent Cindy to the hospital. Jacob and James followed behind them.
This incident might traumatize Cindy. No one talked on the way to the hospital. Jacob stared out of the window as his thoughts wandered off.
Before this, he never gave much thought to depression and suicide. It was only now that he realized it might happen to the people around him. Apparently, it happened frequently. Aside from birth, old age and death were always a part of life.
Jacob pulled his clothes to shield his body from the strong wind. The gust exhausted him and made him feel desolate.
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