Chapter 1324
With those thoughts in mind, Stella inquired, “How did he nearly drown?”
Stella found it strange that Keegan had a near-drowning experience when he was younger since Cordelia always kept an eye on her beloved grandson.
“I’m not too sure about the specifics. All I remember is that it was pretty serious, and he was in a coma for three days. He didn’t want to talk about the incident when he woke up, so we didn’t press him for details,” said Marshall.
However, the actual circumstances were even more perilous than Marshall’s account. When Keegan was still unconscious, he was diagnosed to be in critical condition multiple times. Doctors said that the longer he remained in a coma, the higher the chance he was brain dead.
At that point, the Kane family had even started contacting funeral services. Fortunately, Keegan was able to escape from the brink of death.
Given such an experience, it was only natural that Keegan developed a phobia of water. Stella then understood why he was reluctant to swim.
Keegan watched from a distance as Stella conversed with Marshall. Clutching onto the flamingo-shaped pool float, he splashed about for a bit, only to realize he had barely moved a few inches away from where he first started. That was
when he realized the importance of being able to swim. He did not like the fact that all he could do was helplessly watch on the side with his flamingo float as his partner talked to someone else.
Keegan hyped himself up and took a deep breath. He submerged himself in the water while recalling what Stella had taught him earlier. Initially, he felt suffocated. His fear of water caused him to panic. However, Stella’s guidance echoed in his mind, eventually soothing his nerves and allowing him to gradually get the hang of it.
At the same time, Stella would frequently glance at Keegan while chatting with Marshall. Her expression relaxed when she saw him practicing.
But soon, she felt that something was off. Keegan had been underwater for half a minute and had not resurfaced.
Stella’s chest tightened, and she quickly swam toward Keegan.
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