He then stood up, but Olive's heart clenched at his words. Tears welled up in her eyes as she watched him walk away, her vision blurring with the alcohol. Moments later, she lost her balance and tumbled into the pool.
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The moon eerie glow over the pool, its tranquil surface was broken by Olive's frantic struggles. She thrashed about, her alcohol-impaired senses unable to coordinate an escape.
Lucas, still reeling from their earlier confrontation, froze when he heard the distinct splash of something falling into the water. Spinning around, his eyes locked onto Olive's flailing form. Time seemed to slow as the reality of the situation hit him.
Without hesitation, Lucas dropped the whiskey bottle he was holding. It shattered on the ground as he sprinted toward the pool, his heart hammering with fear.
"Olive!" he shouted, diving into the water without a second thought.
