Layla and I rushed towards the girl to save her. Before I knew it, Layla was already swimming towards her in the ocean.

When did she learn to swim? I wondered.

Everyone cheered as Layla rescued the girl and brought her to the shore, panting heavily.

The paramedics arrived and took the girl away on a stretcher.

I hugged Layla tightly. “You scared me! Why did you do that?”

“I had no choice,” Layla said, smiling. “I couldn't watch the poor girl drown.”

I kissed her forehead. “I'm so proud of you.”

The elderly couple approached us, grateful. “Thank you for saving our granddaughter.” They shook our hands.

“We owe...