Unexpected Fiancée novel Chapter 144

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.