Chapter 7 That scene Emily had relived in dreams for three years now overlapped with the present - like a hammer slamming into her chest . Her mind hadn't caught up , but her body reacted first . She bolted toward the lookout deck like a madwoman . People behind her shouted warnings , said rescue was on the way , and told her to wait . But Emily couldn't hear a thing . One thought echoed in her mind - no matter what , she had to find Elliott . The storm crashed down , blinding and brutal . Branches tore her clothes . Flying debris cut her hands . Blood mixed with rain , dripping into the mud . She lost count of how many times she fell . Still , she didn't stop for even a second . Driven by instinct , she clawed through thorn bushes . At last , under a half - collapsed rock shelf , she saw Everett , unconscious . Half his body was buried in mud and rocks , his pale face soaking in a pool of rainwater . " Elliot ... I found you . I won't leave you again . " She dug at the rubble covering him , hands bleeding , nails breaking in the muddy water - but she didn't stop . An hour later , she staggered through the rain , carrying Everett on her back . Every step left a trail of blood in the dirt . Only when she handed him over to the rescue team did Emily finally collapse . 00:36 Chapter 7 This time , she saved the Elliott she once couldn't . In the hospital . Emily woke groggily to arguing outside her room . " Everett , there's only one ambulance . Jessica just scraped her arm . 248 Vouchins " Emily nearly died saving you . She's covered in injuries . You really want Jessica to go first ? " His voice was low . " I didn't ask her to save me . She insisted . Send Jessica first . " He turned - and saw Emily awake on the bed . Her face was paper - white , her eyes calm and unreadable . His heart paused . " When did you wake up ? " " Just now . " Her voice was hoarse . Maybe from guilt , he softened his tone . " Jessica's injuries are worse . You're in no shape to travel . I'll send her to the best hospital first . Once the road clears , I'll have someone come get you . " Something sharp pricked her heart , pain spreading slowly and dull . If she hadn't heard what he said earlier , she might've thought he cared . She realized again - Everett could be cruel enough to lie even about life and death . Emily closed her eyes . Her voice was flat . " Okay . " Everett stared at her pale face . Something inside him hollowed out . He thought she'd cry , yell , or beg . Instead , she was quiet , like a doll with no soul . Blank . Expressionless . 50 % 00.36 Chapter 7 " Emily , " he called . 1288VC She opened her eyes slowly . He wanted to say something - but didn't . He left . Outside , his friends exchanged looks . " Everett , something's off with Emily . " " Back then , you scraped your knee , and she cried her eyes out . Took you to cathedrals , begged for blessings . wing " But now , she didn't even ask about your injuries . Think she's really mad ? What if she divorces you over this ? " Everett kicked the guy . " Shut up . " She risked her life for me . She loves me so deeply that she has lost all self - respect . She's just throwing a fit . I snap my fingers , and she'll come crawling back , tail wagging . " Just then , a message popped up on Emily's phone . " Ms. Simpson , your flight LX15 to Switzerland departs in one week . Please select your seat in advance . " A pale smile tugged at her lips . She'd timed it perfectly - flight ticket and divorce certificate arriving on the same day . It meant one thing . She could finally be free . And go find her Elliott . 7164 % 00:36