Even the guard’s shirt was drenched with water. “When we hurried over, we saw him pulling Ms. Audrey out of the pool. He must have choked on the water while he tried to rescue her!” the guard replied as he continued to pump Shaun’s chest.
Even after the guard completed the first-aid measure, Shaun remained unconscious. In haste, the guard carried him into the house. “Move aside! Contact Dr. Evans right now!” he yelled as he ran.
Since Dr. Evans was the Fullers’ private doctor, he lived in the neighboring villa. After a quick phone call, he arrived in just two minutes.
The sudden incident threw the Fuller residence into a state of utter chaos. Worried about Shaun’s wellbeing, Yuna and James trailed after the guard’s heels.
Although Ashton was keeping Audrey company, I decided to pay her a visit and calm her emotions.
After all, she’s still a young child. She wouldn’t be able to control her emotions after such a huge fright.
“Mommy, I want a hug,” Audrey whined when I arrived at the foot of the bed.
I quickly hugged her and patted her back to calm her down. “It’s all right. Daddy and I are here now. There’s nothing to be afraid of,” I murmured to console her.
After a long moment, Audrey’s sobs finally subsided.
Promptly, I noticed that Audrey was still clothed in her wet garments. Afraid that she might catch a cold, I ushered Ashton out and helped her into a new outfit.
“Mommy, how is Shaun?” Audrey asked when I brushed her hair.
It took me a moment before I realized she was asking about Shaun.
“Do you like Shaun?” I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss. I urged Audrey to turn around and face me before I continued, “Audrey, tell me the truth. How did you fall into the swimming pool? Didn’t Uncle John teach you how to swim?”
“Yes.” Audrey nodded with a look of innocence.
“Then how did you drown?”
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