Unexpected Fiancée

Chapter 144: No Longer Able to Protect You "Patrick, what's wrong?" Jane asked with concern, noticing something was off about Patrick.

A sharp pain shot through Patrick's wound, but he took a deep breath and forced himself to remain strong. He smiled and said, "It's nothing." "But..." Jane tried to see what was happening with Patrick, but he interrupted her.

"Don't speak, conserve your energy," Patrick said, placing his long fingers over her lips in a gesture to be quiet.

Jane still wasn't satisfied, "Are you really okay?"

"Yes," Patrick replied calmly, releasing a single syllable. He raised his lips in a small smile, "Don't worry about it, let's quickly head towards the island.”

Together, the two of them moved towards the island with a synchronized stroke.

Time passed minute by minute.

Patrick swam towards the island while constantly scanning the area for passing ships.

Unfortunately, this part of the sea seemed to be a remote area that hadn't been developed yet, and there were no ships passing by. Looking at the vast sea, Patrick's thoughts drifted off.

Years ago, his father had taken the boat out and encountered a storm before disappearing into the depths of the sea.

Now, he must not repeat his father's mistake.

He and Jane would survive and return home.

With Patrick's help and encouragement, Jane felt as though she was getting closer and closer to the island.

As the eastern sky gradually revealed a hint of dawn, the island became clearer and clearer in Jane's view.

"Jane, we'll be there soon,” Patrick encouraged her continuously. His reassuring voice seemed to chase away the fatigue from her body. Just hold on a little longer, then when they reach the island, they can finally rest.

As they were getting closer and closer to the island, Jane finally began to relax her tense heart.

Suddenly, a huge wave washed towards them.

Jane and Patrick were pushed back by the wave.

"Patrick, there's no wind now, where did this wave come from?" Jane asked with suspicion.

Patrick's voice was cold and stern as he said, "Jane, quickly move back!"

"Huh?" Jane squinted and saw a large creature swimming towards them. It was the wave created by the creature that had just washed over them.

Jane's heart tightened. Was it a shark?!! Could it be this unlucky!? Jane narrowed her eyes and carefully observed the creature. It didn't seem like a shark. She had never seen this type of fish before, so she didn't know if it would attack humans.

"Patrick, what kind of fish is it?" Jane focused intently on the large fish in front of her, her heartstrings taut.

Patrick furrowed his brows, “I don't know."

He took out a knife from his backpack and untied the knot connecting him and Jane to the life jacket. In a firm voice that brooked no refusal, he said, "Jane, go now! Swim as far away as possible!"

“No, we face it together.” Jane refused.

Patrick's gaze was intense as he focused on the approaching creature, protecting Jane behind him.

Jane didn't waste time either. She swam behind the large fish and tightly grabbed its tail.

It was unknown how long it was before the fish finally stopped moving. "Patrick, it's dead...” Jane felt like it had been a century before she sighed with relief.

Patrick didn't respond.

Jane's heart skipped a beat and she quickly swam forward.

The handsome face of Patrick was bloodied.

"Patrick, are you okay!? Your injuries...!" Jane's heart plunged and she asked with concern.

Patrick's face was covered in blood, but he was quiet.

“I'm fine." Patrick breathed and spoke.

His voice was like the sound of heaven and suddenly made Jane's sorrowful heart feel joy.

“Then why is your blood all over...?" Jane hugged Patrick tightly.

It was good that he was fine.

Patrick smiled and gently spoke, “It's the blood of the fish, splashed on my face. Jane, you care about me so much, I'm happy."

Jane glared at him, "Who cares about you, I'm just helping you clean up.”

After feeling relieved for a while, Jane realized that Patrick's face was now extremely pale.

And his arm, it seemed to be bleeding.

"What happened to your arm?" Jane asked with concern.

Patrick shook his head, "It's nothing. Let's go quickly. This place is not safe.”

"Let me see.” Jane insisted.

After checking Patrick's arm, Jane realized that the situation was not optimistic.

The wound on his arm, it had opened up again.

Moreover, during the battle with the fish, Patrick had received several injuries.

Patrick's complexion was getting worse.

Jane touched his forehead, it was hot and hot.

“Let's go to the island quickly.” Jane said after thinking for a few seconds.

Patrick's wound had become inflamed, and if he continued to soak in the sea water, the consequences would be catastrophic.

She must go to the island as soon as possible and bandage his wounds.

"Patrick, hold on.” Jane felt that the man's condition was worsening. Patrick pursed his pale lips and had beads of sweat on his forehead, “I'm sorry, Jane, I've worried you."

The battle with the fish had taken a lot out of him, and now his injuries were causing him excruciating pain.

He tried to use his strong willpower to suppress this pain and continue to swim with Jane towards the island.

However, he now felt powerless.

The more Patrick fought to keep going, the more he felt like he was being burned alive by the ice cold sea water.

Jane held onto Patrick with one hand and tied their life jackets together with the other, determined to reach the island as soon as possible. She was anxious and asked, "Patrick, how are you doing?"

Patrick lay still and didn't respond.

Jane's heart skipped a beat and she shook Patrick's arm vigorously, "Patrick, wake up quickly! Don't fall asleep!"