Chapter 29 Let Her Go

• In Paul's embrace, his warmth revitalized my very soul. As tears of elation welled up in my eyes, the gentle night breeze carried the essence of pure joy. In his arms, I found myself cradled like a treasured gem, and when the time came for him to hand me over to Sam, to enable him to climb out of the pool, he hesitated.
• I would be lying if I told anyone that I never clung to Paul like he meant the world to me. The near-death experience brought me an appreciation of the smaller details, like the fact that Paul came back for me.
• With unwavering speed, Paul rushed forward into the house, yet in his arms, I felt nothing but gentleness as he carried me with the grace of a true hero.