Chapter 948

Momo was still fuming over her so-called “bestie” Emma. So when the boat she’d rented neared the island, she impulsively dove into the sea, thinking a swim would cool her head—and maybe burn off enough rage that she wouldn’t throttle Emma the moment they reunited. As she paddled closer to shore, the crystal-clear water caught her attention. Relaxing, she flipped onto her back and floated, eyes closed, savoring the vast blue sky and the lull of the waves. That lasted all of twenty seconds. A wave suddenly smacked her in the face, spraying saltwater up her nose. Before she could recover, a strong arm wrapped around her waist. Her eyes flew open—just as a deep voice murmured near her ear, “Don’t panic, miss. I’ll get you to shore. There’s a doctor there—you’ll be okay.” Kyle didn’t wait for a response. The moment he felt her heartbeat, he began swimming them both toward land, his strokes steady and confident, one arm paddling, the other firmly holding her close. Momo’s first instinct was