Chapter 1229

"I'm not that easy to kill. I'm tough as nails." Jack let out a strained laugh, followed by a few coughs. The pain in his back flared up even worse. Phoebe's tears streamed down her face as she clung to him. "You scared me to death... I was so terrified..." She had always been strong, but now, her vulnerability was laid bare. "Huh? What did you just say? I'm a bit fuzzy—can't quite remember," he murmured. She froze for a second, suddenly recalling what she'd said but playing dumb. "I forgot!" Then her voice grew tense. "Jack, are you okay? Where does it hurt? Let me take a look—please?" They had fallen from such a height. Looking up, it had to be at least 300 feet, maybe even more. For anyone else, a fall from that height would've meant certain death. The branches had helped cushion the drop, but the force was still brutal, well beyond what any average person could endure. It was hard to believe Jack had survived the fall, especially while holding her. He must have been serio