Chapter 126 - How Will You Repay Me? (1/2)

Halia wanted to reject Emerson. After all, she had never thought of him as anything more than a friend.

But, just as she was about to get the words out of her mouth, Emerson suddenly leaned forward.

In a panic, Halia immediately stepped back, forgetting that she was on the edge of a pool.

Everyone gasped as a loud splash echoed through the night air.

”Haili,” Emerson yelled in surprise as he quickly bent down to remove his shoes.

But, as soon as he kneeled down, he heard another loud splash.

”Jackson,” Amelie screamed.

Jackson had dived in to save Halia without hesitation. He had been watching from a distance and saw the entire scene unfold.

Jackson searched around in a panic. When he first met Halia in Beijing, he didn't recognize that Halia was the little girl he once saved. But, when Halia mentioned it earlier at the dinner table, he was quickly reminded of the incident. So, as soon as Halia fell into the pool, his instincts jumped in; Halia couldn't swim!

However, to his surprise, when he popped his head up to take a breath, he noticed Halia treading water not too far away. He immediately swam over to check on her.

”Are you OK?” he asked.

Halia looked at the man and nodded her head. She could tell that he cared about her. Otherwise, he wouldn't have jumped in so quickly. So why did he keep denying it?

”After you saved me from the pool at your family home, my father made me take swimming lessons to tackle my fears. He's always taught me to face things head-on. That's why I'm not backing away until you tell me the truth. I know you remember me, so why are you pretending that you don't” she whispered as the man got closer.

”Is it because of Amelie,” Halia stuttered.

”If you've chosen her over me, then just let me know. I will respect your decision. I know she saved your life...” Halia continued.

But, just before she finished speaking, Jackson cut in, ”If I repay my savior by becoming her boyfriend, then how will you repay me?”