Frank Parker couldn't help but reach out to her.
Soon, a soft and delicate little hand grabbed his, pulling him to her side.
His survival instincts made him cling to the girl uncontrollably, and he held her tightly in his arms.
He smelled a sweet scent from her.
It was like the fragrance of flowers, and also like the aroma of fruits.
As she lifted him out of the water and swam with him towards the shore, he faintly heard the girl say something to him.
She said: Don't be afraid, I'll save you, you'll be fine.
Perhaps it was because of this sentence that he suddenly felt at ease.
Then, feeling reassured, he allowed himself to fall unconscious.
Later on, when he opened his eyes again, he saw Rebecca Kelloway, all wet, squatting beside him.
Seeing him wake up, Rebecca's tears suddenly fell, she tightly grabbed his hand and called out to him with a choked voice.
She said: Frank, you're finally awake.
She also said: I was so scared, so afraid that I would lose you.