Vika was gently lifted onto the ship by Yang Xi, though she remained unconscious throughout. "Darling, I think she's hurt," Sophia said, her face full of worry. Panic-stricken, Yang Xi hurriedly gave Vika a thorough examination. After stripping away her clothes, he saw that her body was covered in dirt and grime.
Once he confirmed there were no wounds, the heavy stone in Yang Xi's chest finally settled. "She's fine. She probably swam for too long and is just exhausted. I'll wipe her down. You guys take the helm, let's head back as soon as possible!"
That night, Ulyana, Elizabeth, and Sophia took turns steering the patrol boat, navigating along the inbound route back toward KSM Port. Yang Xi held Vika tightly in his arms, spending the entire night in the cabin. Throughout the night, he felt an unprecedented wave of happiness, his heart overflowing with excitement and joy.
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