“How dare you! Don't be so impolite to Miss Jenkins!" Jack saw how Colin was reaching for Maria. Despite his grave injury, he yelled fiercely at Colin and hit him in the chest.

Colin barely had time to react. The next thing he knew, he was thrown several meters away, and landed on the ground with a heavy thud. Perhaps it was because he had used too much force, but Jack instantly had a coughing fit.

This time, however, he didn't spit out any blood. It seemed to be just an ordinary dry cough.

“Are you okay, Jack?" Betsey asked nervously

“I... Yes, I think I am fine."