Chapter 771

The feeling of suffocation grew heavier. I felt that I was about to die soon. "Stephie!" Suddenly, it was as if I could hear Steven's voice. An inexplicable force pushed my consciousness back into the water. I then emerged, sitting up as I gasped for air. When someone was on the brink of death, they often experienced something magical yet indescribable—be it hallucination or something real. I trembled as I looked around, feeling that inexplicable force. He was here. I knew he had always been here. "Steven," I softly called out for him as I hugged myself slowly. It was as if he was also hugging me. I was sure that he was doing that now. "Stephanie!" Joel was pounding on the door outside, while Rachel joined in nervously as she urged for someone to break it down. I stepped out of the bathroom while toweling my hair dry. I tried to play it cool as I saw the panicked expressions on everyone's face. "I'm glad that you're alright. I was so worried!" Rachel was teary eyed as she con