Chapter 248 Saved

• Santiago explains that the storm seems to have turned into a hurricane, which is now battering the island they're on with terrible winds. The island is almost at sea level and is likely to flood.
• "But we're protected by that row of high reef stones, and even if the tide rises, it won't be enough to sink the yacht," he quickly clarifies, seeing the expression of terror on Isabella's face. "We've managed to contain the water coming in through the crack the yacht got when it hit the reef, and we can stay here safely until the storm passes. Then we'll use the flares to signal Dad, who I'm sure will continue searching as soon as everything calms down. If he hasn't found us yet, it's because I think he's searching between the island we were on and the coast. He hasn't thought to look here, but we're not that far, and he's sure to spot us when we launch the flares."
• "What if he doesn't see them, Dad?" Isabella asks, still terrified.