Chapter 6

　　The icy, bone-chilling lake water 　　surrounded me. 　　Fortunately, I was quickly rescued by 　　someone who had been arranged to do so. 　　However, my body was too weak, and I lost 　　consciousness again. 　　When I groggily opened my eyes, I heard a 　　woman's scolding voice. 　　“Vivian, have you lost your mind?” 　　“Is it worth sacrificing your health for that fool, John ?” 　　I opened my mouth and called out “Mom,” my voice 　　dry and hoarse. 　　“I know I was wrong. I'll stay with you and take care of you from now 　　on.” 　　My mother's eyes were red as she touched 　　the tears that had streamed down her face. 　　“Don't participate in racing competitions anymore. Just stay by my 　　side.” 　　“Your mom still has some money; it's enough to support you for a 　　lifetime.” 　　I nodded. 　　After my mother divorced my father, she met 　　her current stepfather. 　　He was an overseas Chinese who took my 　　mother abroad. 　　Once my mother was settled, she came to 　　find me. 　　At that time, I was deeply immersed in