The shock from seeing Vladimir made Ivy lose her balance.
She stumbled, her leg gave way, and crumbled into the water.
Vladimir shot forward. Disregarding his full body of clothes, he jumped into the water and was within her in a blink.
“Are you okay?” He asked whilst his hands reached out to grab her.
Ivy froze.
He was touching her, and her stomach was clenched tight. He wasn't supposed to be touching her.
When she didn't respond, Vladimir grew alarmed.
He tossed the bag he was holding aside, and pulled her up, into his arms.
“It's okay. You're fine. I'm here.”
The last two words pierced through her frozen state, causing her to jerk up, and pull away forcefully.
“I'm fine.”
His brow knitted with curiosity. All he had wanted was to help. She just pulled away like he was hurting
