Chapter 80

Ryan's frenzied actions left Nina and the others stunned. They were unsure as to why he was suddenly digging a pond. Among the women, only Amelia understood Ryan's intent. However, she shook her head with disapproval that Ryan was digging a pond. Seeing Ryan out in the rain, soaked and digging relentlessly, Freya felt uneasy. "Ryan, you'll catch a cold! Come back!" The heavy rain drowned out Freya's voice, and Ryan didn't hear her. He continued digging. Sherry wanted to help but the rain was too heavy, and catching a cold without medication could be fatal. The thought of death sent shivers down her spine, so she hesitated to assist. In the rain, Ryan shouted in frustration, "This won't work!" The soil near the beach was sandy, so even if he dug a pond, it probably wouldn't store water. Ryan's efforts seemed futile. Dejected, he sat down, washed his face, and watched raindrops fall on the large leaves of the bushes. Suddenly, his eyes lit up. He grabbed a knife and br