The rain was relentless. Sidney and Zoe had taken shelter in an abandoned small building. With no way to leave due to the storm, they huddled around a fire for warmth and slept through the night, cold and hungry


    Hourster, they woke to find it was dark and they were both running high fevers. But they were both exhausted and without any medication.


    Fortunately, Sidney, known for his medical prowess, braved the rain to gather some herbs. He even caught a fish that had jumped onto the shore due to the weather, which he grilled to provide them with something to eat.


    After surviving the night, Sidney figured the news about thendslide would have reached Lovell City by now. He assumed. Richard woulde to their rescue, so he set the small building on fire to signal for help.


    True to his expectation, Richard arrived.


    “Come on, Richard! Help me up.” Sidney grinned widely, showing off his charming smile, and waved his hand theatrically towards Richard.


    ‘Mr. Pauley is so delicate! Tiffany shuddered at the sight. Sidney’s dramatic disy was almost too much to handle.


    Richard’s face darkened instantly. “Hmm?” His simple sound wasced with danger.


    “I’m sorry.” Sidney corrected himself quickly and added, “I really don’t have the strength to get up. If you don’t help me, I’ll have to crawl back.”


    “Crawling back wouldn’t be so bad. It saved on gas,” Richard replied with a scowl.


    Despite his words, a helicopter, arranged by Richard, soon flew in. The helicopternded and a team lifted Sidney and Zoe onto stretchers carefully. Meanwhile, Tiffany and Richard joined them on the helicopter.


    The flight back to the city was long, but flying was the fastest option. During the journey. Sidney and Zoe started bickering again.


    “Do all girls act so unreasonable? I saved you, and you’re still ring at me?” Sidneyined.


    “Give me a break. It was Tiffany who saved me, not you. And besides, I haven’t even settled the score from yesterday,” Zoe retorted, her pale face flushing red.


    Tiffany, curious, asked, “What’s this score about?”


    Zoe chose to stay silent, and Sidney also kept quiet. Clearly, it was a secret, one that was best kept from others. So Tiffany smiled thoughtfully.


    Halfway through the flight, Sidney and Zoe took their medication and fell asleep. Tiffany gazed out at the Thendscape was breathtaking-vast valleys, rolling hills, and winding rivers scenery below,


    Lost in thought, Tiffany felt a weight on her shoulder. Turning, she saw Richard resting his head on her shoulder, breathing lightly and with his eyes closed, clearly asleep.


    The other rescue team members in the helicopter were visibly surprised by the sight but tried not to show it too obviously. sneaking nces at Tiffany.


    Initially. Tiffany thought of nudging Richard away but remembered how he had given up the bed for her the previous night. sleeping on the cold, hard floor Sofiening, she decided to let him stay.


    Therefore, Tiffany remained still for over half an hour until the helicopternded. By the time Richard woke up, Tiffany’s neck was still.


    Richard looked surprised. He was usually very alert and slept lightly. However, resting his head on Tiffany’s shoulder and inhaling her subtle fragrance provided him with an unusually good rest.


    “Why didn’t you wake me?” Richard asked, noticing Tiffany’s difort and lightly patting her back.


    Tiffany muttered, “It’s the least I could do.”


    Richard’s strong hands provided a uniquefort, and after just a few pats, Tiffany felt much better.


    The helicopternded on the rooftop of the Kelley family’s hospital. Tiffany jumped out first and turned to Richard, saying, “I’m heading out now.”


    As Tiffany prepared to leave, she saw Zoe, looking at her tearfully with a face full of reluctance. Tiffany, will I see you again!”


    Tiffany, smiling, gave Zoe her contact information. “You stay put and get well. I’lle visit you tomorrow,”


    Hearing this, Zoe brightened instantly. Then she replied, “Okay!


    After leaving the hospital, Tiffany took a cab home. She had been missing all night and had no signal due to a power outage. Finally back, she found her phone dead.


    Not wanting to worry her family. Tiffany borrowed the driver’s phone to call home. Her mother, Thalia, answered, her voice trembling and tearful.


    “Is there any news?” Thalia asked, her voice filled with panic.


    Tiffany’s heart sank. She said quickly. “Mom, is something wrong at home?”


    Hearing Tiffany’s familiar voice, Thalia was momentarily stunned before bursting into tears. “Darling, your father had an ident.


    “What?” Tiffany’s face went pale.


    Ten minutester, Tiffany rushed through the front door, finding Thalia looking ten years older in an instant. Her usual elegance was reced by tear-streaked cheeks and a trembling body.


    “Mom, what happened?” Tiffany asked, though she was worried, she remainedposed.


    Thalia, still crying, exined everything. This morning, Charlie had gone on a business trip, as usual, driven by the family chauffeur. However, their vehicle overturned on the road and fell into the river.


    When Thalia received the news, she was devastated. With the location being unclear, her attempts to contact rescue teams yielded little hope. Desperate and frantic, Thalia had been calling for help until Tiffany’s return.


    “What do we do?” Thalia said, trembling.


    “When did this happen?” Tiffany asked.


    “About half an hour ago, Thalia replied.


    Hearing this, Tiffany was more worried. Falling into a river for half an hour meant the chances of survival were slim. It was likely her father was dead.


    No! Tiffany’s eyes shed with determination. Sheforted Thalia. “Mom, Dad will be fine. Leave it to me. I’ll handle it.” As Tiffany prepared to head out, they heard a joyful shout from outside. “Mr. Kelley is back! He’s back!” Tiffany and Thalia exchanged a nce and rushed outside. Charlie was drenched but safe and unharmed.


    Thalia rushed to hug him, sobbing. “Do you know how freaking worried this makes me?”


    “Don’t worry!” Charlieughed heartily at Thalia’s embrace and patted her back reassuringly. “I’m fine. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Tiffany sighed in relief. As she was about to thank the person who had brought Charlie back, she realized it was Keh.