Chapter 229

Jack had no idea what was going on, but seeing Bella suddenly take off, he instinctively chased after her. Suddenly, she let out a yelp and stumbled, collapsing onto the ground while clutching her ankle. Jack rushed to her side. "What happened? Are you okay?" Bella looked up at him, her expression pitiful as she rubbed her ankle. "I twisted my ankle… Can you help me massage it?" Jack helped her up and guided her to sit on a nearby rock. Then, he carefully lifted her foot and gently kneaded her ankle. It wasn't the first time he had done this for her, but every time he touched her delicate skin, he could feel his heartbeat quicken. His face grew warm, his ears burning slightly. As he worked, Bella suddenly lowered her head, her bright eyes shimmering with expectation. "Big Bun, do you think my feet are pretty?" she asked softly. The question caught him off guard. Without thinking, Jack blurted out, "Yeah, they are." The moment the words left his mouth, he real