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On the boat, there were also two young girls and a burly man. Ivanka recognized him as the village’s best swimmer and most skilled sailor. She guessed this arrangement must have been Michael’s doing. If Matthias had wanted to monitor her closely, he could have sent anyone along. There was no need to assign the village’s top sailor. The two young girls were the sailor’s children. When Ivanka woke up, they rushed over. They spoke in slightly broken English, “You’re awake! Are you okay?” The girls were clearly fond of Ivanka for no other reason than that she was beautiful. People were naturally drawn to beauty. Ivanka, unused to their concern, simply shook her head. “I’m fine. I just need a moment alone.” Though a little disappointed, the girls did not press her. They nodded. They respected her need for space and left the room. Ivanka’s hands trembled as she picked up the envelope. Inside was Michael’s handwriting, one she knew all too well. [I’m sorry for lying to you. By the