Uncertain of his daughter's condition, he also refrained from holding her, fearing there was a broken bone or something. His eyes was now reddening with anxiety.

Claudia's hand shot up to clutch his arm. The searing pain in her shins drained the color from her face, her tear-filled eyes mirroring her agony. "Dad, it's so painful!"

The pain was unbearable, in her shins and her heart!

This was Jace's first time witnessing Claudia in tears. His heart twisted in agony, wishing he could take her place.

"Cece, don't be afraid. I'm right here. I'm with you!"