Chapter 60

My leg was soaked in warm blood, and I realized that it must have been from when I'd broken through the window earlier. The sharp pain made it impossible for me to move. Thankfully, I found a sturdy spot between two branches of a tree. Once I steadied myself, I ripped off a piece of my shirt to tie around the wound. The pain was unbearable, but I managed to finish the task. However, I was completely drained. When I reached for my phone to call for help, I accidentally dropped it. It slid from my pocket and fell into the valley below. My hope faded immediately, and I slumped against the tree, staring blankly into the dark abyss as I let out a deep sigh. It hadn't even been half an hour since the car had gone out of control, but it felt like I had expended every ounce of strength I had in my life. Now, all I could do was rest for a moment, exhausted, clinging to the tree. The surrounding area was pitch black, and the only light came from the distant fire of my car exploding in the va