He paused, recognizing her.
Tilda, is this your cousin, Corrine? Yes, Tilda replied with a shaky voice.
Keanus eyes narrowed as he studied Corrines symptoms.
Whats wrong with her? I dont know! Tilda exclaimed, her panic mounting.
Corrine, hang in there! Ill get you to the hospital! Corrines eyes rolled back slightly, her hands clutching her throat.
She seemed to be on the verge of collapse. Keanus sharp eyes spotted the bottle lying on the ground.
He crouched down, picking it up.
Tilda, could it be that shes choking on this pill? Corrine gave a frantic nod, tears welling in her eyes as she struggled for air.
Keanu straightened, wrapping his arms firmly around Corrine from behind.
Let me handle this, he said, his voice steady despite the urgency of the moment.
Keanu wrapped his arms around Corrines waist from behind, his hands clasped tightly against her upper abdomen as he swiftly thrust upward.
He repeated that gesture.
Air rushed into her lungs.
She could now breathe properly! With deep, quivering breaths, tears of sheer relief welled in Corrines eyes.
Corrine, are you alright? Tilda inquired, her face marked with worry as she eyed the pill, her nerves still shaken from the scare.
Brushing away the tears pooling at the edge of her eyes, Corrine gave a slight nod and turned towards Keanu, her eyes glistening with immense gratitude.
Thank you.
If you hadnt acted when you did, I might not have survived. Keanu responded with a comforting smile, You are welcome.
Assisting my childhood idol is truly an honor.
Corrine paused to study Keanu more closely.
She inquired, Did you just say I was your childhood idol? With sincere enthusiasm, Keanu nodded.
Absolutely, your music was the backdrop of my young years.
Corrine had achieved fame early in her life.