Chapter 1280


    The boat steadied momentarily, and Thssa''s breath hitched as she saw her mother plunge into the


    water. Panic overtook her senses, and she leapt to her feet, darting toward the spot where her mother


    had disappeared, screaming out loud, "Mom!"


    Evelyn struggled in the water, her body sinking and rising, gulping down water until she could no longer


    resurface, her form descending into the depths.


    "Mom!" Thssa''s heart raced, threatening to burst from her throat as she frantically prepared to dive


    in after her mother.


    Her hands had just grazed the edge of the boat when a strong grip seized her, pulling her back.


    "Let me go. I have to save my mom!" Thssa instinctively tried to shake off the restraint.


    Lysander''s voice cut through, "Can you even swim? Jumping in would be suicide."


    "I don''t care! My mom''s drowning, can''t you see? Let go of me, I have to save her!" Tears streamed


    down Thssa''s face as she struggled fiercely, trying to break free from Lysander''s grasp.


    "Mmm..." Evelyn floundered at the surface, her fate as uncertain as a fish leaping from the water.


    Thssa''s heart was in knots, desperation fueling her attempts to shake off Lysander''s hold, "Let go of


    me. I have to save her!"


    Lysander''s gaze was icy as he looked at her, his eyes a wintry abyss.


    "Someone helps!" Callum, using his cane for support, rose to his feet and shouted across to a nearby


    fisherman for assistance.


    The fisherman heard the call for help and quickly grabbed a life ring and plunged into the water.


    But it was toote. Evelyn had already sunk below the surface.


    Thssa stared at the now calm water, her pupils dted with terror, her scalp tingling as she cried out,


    "Mom!"


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    Her lips quivered and her face turned ashen, her legs going weak.


    Lysander watched her panic-stricken expression, his face tense and hisplexion grave. Even in her


    fear, she hadn''t thought to seek his help.


    She would rather leap to her own death than ask him for assistance, never considering in her frantic


    state that he might be a person she could trust.


    Suddenly Lysander clenched his jaw and released Thssa''s wrist.


    Now free, Thssa wobbled, ready to plunge into the water to rescue her mother.


    But a tall, dark figure jumped first, diving into the river.


    Thssa stumbled to the edge of the boat, watching as Lysander disappeared beneath the surface,


    bubbles popping and then calm returning.


    Both Lysander and her mother were gone!


    Staring at the tranquil water, Thssa''s eyes widened with tears falling.


    Her body felt limp, and she copsed onto the deck of the boat.


    "Thssa!" Callum approached, leaning heavily on his cane, witnessing her despair, yet unable to


    help.


    One hand on his cane, the other hanging on his neck because of the broken wrist, he was unable to


    offer any assistance.


    He couldn''t even muster the strength to pull Thssa to her feet.


    It was Lysander!


    He was holding Evelyn.


    Lysander''s hair was drenched, but his face, misted with droplets, still shone in the sunlight.


    He tugged Evelyn along, swimming toward the boat. New ch?pter av?ble o? NovelDrama.Org


    Thssa''s heart was ignited with hope.


    As they reached the side, Thssa reached out to help.