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• Philip Baker found himself on the boat without realizing how he got there, only to witness Lin Rui about to strike Samantha Yeager. He immediately intervened to prevent it.
• Upon seeing Philip Baker, Lin Rui recognized him from their encounter at the hospital, where Timothy Baker had shown him respect. This made Lin Rui hesitate to act.
• She reluctantly stepped back behind Timothy Baker as Philip Baker approached with a cane.