Chapter 16

"Clara!" "Clara!" Two sharp male voices rang out almost at the same time. Before Ellie could process what was happening, two figures had already leapt off in quick succession! This was the fifteenth deck! She could understand Frederick jumping in—but even Eugene went after Clara? In that moment, a wave of unease hit Ellie. A sudden chill lurked in her chest. Five years was enough to change a lot of things. Could it be that Eugene wasn't the same anymore? Had he fallen for Clara again without realizing it? Why else would he dive in after her? Wasn't she the one he used to loathe the most? Ellie stumbled off, frantically shouting for help, while repeating the same desperate words in her head—Clara, just die already. Don't come back. Don't take Eugene away from me. With a loud splash, Clara crashed into the sea, the impact sending pain shooting through her body. She was terrified—of water, of that helpless feeling. Especially after Ellie had shoved her in twice before. That fear crept in