Chapter 1528

Just then, Jolina's younger brother, Joshua Wayne, came sprinting over, his face etched with panic.

"Sis, something terrible happened!" he exclaimed, anxiously grabbing Jolina's hand.

"Peter fell into the river!"

During springtime, fresh grass sprouted on the field ridges, and the villagers prepared to sow seeds. The fields needed water, so Peter and Jolina's father decided to divert water from a nearby river into the fields. Apparently, while setting up the water pipes near the riverbank, Peter had slipped and plunged into the water.

Although Peter was a strong swimmer, the river's rapid currents, fueled by water diversion from neighboring villages, swept him away. Jolina's father paced the riverbank, guilt consuming him.

"This is all my fault. I should've been the one setting up the pipes. Peter insisted on doing it so I could rest. What are we going to do now?"

Jolina's eyes reddened as she stared at the turbulent river, her tense posture betraying her anxiety and concern. Kis