The figure unexpectedly fell into the river under Geoffrey's watchful eyes.

He struggled desperately, the drunk man now fully awake, shouting for help. But as soon as he managed to utter a word, he sank down.

The young boy's thin face showed astonishment as he stared at the ripples on the water's surface, unaffected.

Bradford grabbed onto some water plants, exerting all his strength, and surfaced with a red face. He saw Geoffrey standing on the bank, looking at him. A glimmer of hope ignited in him, "Quick... pull me up."

Geoffrey maintained a blank expression, no response given. The man began to cry out of desperation, trembling as he...