In a split second, the hand holding her back loosened, Aunt Li immediately took the opportunity to shove him away and ran toward them. It seemed like no time had passed at all before she darted behind Janice Wood.
Flossie Wright reacted almost instantly. Hearing the ruckus from Rowdy Brightwill, she was instantly on guard, managing to suppress her initial instinct to kick Aunt Li. She pulled Janice closely towards her, avoiding Aunt Li's attack with astonishing speed. The next moment, Aunt Li, all bluster and noise, fell into the water with a splash.
Aunt Li was in an utter mess.
Aunt Li began to sob loudly.
"Go!"
The grip Flossie had on Janice's arm tightened. Amid the hammering rain, she issued a whispered command. The clear words reached Janice's ears, causing Janice, who had been like a puppet so far, to lift her gaze. A wave of silent sorrow washed over her face.
But she began to slowly move towards the shore.
