Chapter 18 Evelyn shot to her feet . She dropped everything and bolted out the door . By the time she reached the beach , a crowd had already gathered . Evelyn shoved her way through , frantic . " Is that your kid ? Over there ! " Following the stranger's pointed finger , her breath caught . Her legs gave out beneath her . Lily was in the water , swept far from the shore by the tide . She flailed helplessly , her cries for help muffled by crashing waves . Evelyn didn't hesitate . She dove straight into the freezing water . Salt and seawater filled her lungs . Panic clawed at her throat . But she didn't stop . She swam , furiously , blindly , toward her sister . Her limbs quickly numbed . Her legs cramped . A wave slammed her under . She began to sink . Heavy . Helpless . Drowning . Until a powerful hand caught her . She was yanked up into a warm , solid chest . Gasping for air , Evelyn blinked through tears and sea spray . It was Callum . He held her tightly , his forehead pressed to hers . " You can't do this , Evelyn . You'll die out there . I already sent someone after Lily . Please . Let's get you out first . " She clutched his arm , sobbing . " Callum , save her . Please , save her . " " I will . " They reached shore , and Evelyn tore away from him , eyes scanning frantically . Then came a shout . A man was emerging from the surf , Lily limp in his arms . Gasps echoed around them . Callum froze . His entire body tensed . " Vincent ? " There , soaked and breathless , was Vincent Hale - one of the former bodyguards Callum had once assigned to protect Evelyn . When Evelyn disappeared , Callum had punished those he blamed . Vincent received the harshest treatment . Eventually , Callum had dismissed them all with severance money . So what the hell was Vincent doing here now ? Callum's expression darkened instantly . Evelyn ran to her sister , crying as she pulled her into her arms . Lily was safe . Shivering , but breathing . Vincent's gaze lingered on Evelyn , a softness there she had never noticed before . Callum took a step forward , voice sharp . " Why are you here , Vincent ? " Chapter 18 DEBY MAN BUER 24.14 % His eyes flicked to Vincent's hand still supporting Evelyn . " Let her go . " Vincent ' turned , his tone flat , calm . " She almost drowned . " Evelyn looked up , confused . " Callum , what is wrong with you ? Vincent saved Lily . Why are you yelling at him ? " Callum's throat worked , red flooding his eyes . He grabbed her arm , desperate . " Evelyn , he's not your bodyguard anymore . You shouldn't be so close to him . And don't call him that . " Her eyes narrowed . " What are you even talking about ? Vincent's my friend . He hasn't worked for you in ages . " 24.14 %