Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted (Stella and Keegan) novel Chapter 1625

Keegan was also swept about six feet away by the current.

With determined effort, Stella swam over and grabbed ahold of his collar.

It was impossible forthem to communicate in the water. Moreover, it was

extremely difficult for Stella to support the weight of an adult male like Keegan

alone. She strived to keep both their faces above water as they followed the

current, trying to find a way to save themselves.

Fortunately, luck seemed to be on her side. It was not long before she came

across a branch floating in the river. With Keegan in her arms, Stella struggled

toward the floating piece of wood. In the end, they managed to grab ahold of it

and catch their breath.

“Keegan…” Stella’s voice quivered. She held back her tears and called out

urgently, “Keegan, don’t close your eyes! Stay awake! I can’t do this alone. Hold

onto the branch, and I’ll support you. We’ll climb up together.”

Keegan coughed out some water. His body was weakened by his injuries and

the cold. Nevertheless, Stella’s tears prompted him to summon the last of his

strength, and he nodded.

The couple clung tightly to the branch, slowly making their way upward.

Suddenly, they heard a snap and felt the wood sinking. They froze, as they were

afraid to make another move.

The branch was thin, as though it was toppled by the wind, with one end

submerged in the water and the other still connected to the bottom of a tree

stump. It was unstable and simply could not bear the weight of two adults.

Stella’s face went pale. There was nothing more despairing than finding hope

only to have it snatched away again. She suppressed her emotions and turned

to Keegan.

“The police will be here soon. Let’s hold on a little longer. They’re going to save

us,” she said.

“Okay,” Keegan managed to reply.

Stella averted her gaze, and tears were streaming down her face. She