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A smile never faded from Caraline's face. She never seemed to tire of scanning her surroundings. Her eyes sparkled every time the light changed color.

If forced to be honest, Caraline had no regrets about accepting Deric's offer. She just couldn't believe that he could prepare all of this in just one night, even though his movements were limited by a wheelchair.

"When God takes something away from you, He strengthens another part of you," Deric said.

Caraline turned around. The first thing she saw was the movement of Deric's hands, which were focused on rowing. Her gaze shifted to Deric's muscular arms and shoulders as he paddled the canoe. Deric had been paddling this canoe for quite some time, but Caraline saw no sign of fatigue.

[If you can't walk with your legs, you just have to try to walk with your arms. Lack doesn't mean you have to give up]

Caraline suddenly remembered Deric's words the other day. It was possible that what he had just said was directed at his condition. There