Chapter 247

Jacob looked at Nicole with slightly red eyes. His voice was hoarse and slightly weak. Nicole blinked and tried her best to regain some energy. "Did you watch over me all night?" Jacob kept silent about the fact that he had stayed with her all night. He pressed the call button next to the bed. "Don't think too much about it. I'll get the doctor to come in and give you a check-up." Jacob got up, and the doctor quickly came in. Since the doctor was going to conduct a comprehensive check-up, Jacob was asked to wait outside. Outside, Jacob leaned back in the chair and rested his head on the wall. A sleepless night coupled with the intense mental stress was making him feel rather dizzy. Before he realized it, Jacob's thoughts began to drift. He vaguely recalled that he had been on a ship a few years ago as well. Similarly, he had saved a girl who was under pursuit. Her childish face hidden in the darkness began to overlap with Nicole's. It was as if they were converging. He felt a