Chapter 1169

The number of hands increased as they pressed me down on my head and shoulders. Some hands tugged at my ankles and thighs. I couldn't open my eyes nor see the owner of these hands. I didn't know where these hands came from or why they dragged me into the water. All I knew was that they wanted me dead. But I didn't want that. I struggled with every ounce of my strength, fighting for a sliver of life, desperate to break free. Every time I managed to break through the surface, gasping for air, I was slammed back down and pulled under again. It was an endless cycle of the same occurrence. I was exhausted and lost all hope and strength as despair drowned me. As I closed my eyes, I fully surrendered. If struggling was futile, then let this be the end of me. At that moment, I heard a familiar voice. "Pull yourself together, Nancy!" The voice was loud and powerful, as if it had the force to banish evil spirits. The sound reverberated through me, jolting me back to consciousness. I opened