Katelyn glanced at Jaxen and said urgently, “Jaxen, get a hammer from the trunk.”

Jaxen didn’t hesitate. He understood the gravity of the situation and rushed to get the hammer.

Moments later, Jaxen returned, the hammer in hand. Katelyn slammed it against the car window with all her strength. Bang! The glass shattered immediately, falling into pieces. Katelyn quickly reached inside and unlocked the door.

Neil was slumped in the passenger seat, unconscious and drenched in blood, his breathing barely noticeable.

Katelyn’s face tightened with concern. She turned to Jaxen and said, “Get him out first.”

The crash had been too serious. Waiting for help to arrive and get Neil to the hospital would be too late. By the time help arrived, he might already be gone.

Jaxen didn’t like Neil, but he still helped pull him out of the car. They carefully laid Neil on the ground, and Katelyn immediately began to check him over.

Neil was badly injured, and because of a past poisoning, his wounds wouldn’t stop bleeding. They refused to clot. It was clear—Neil’s blood wasn’t coagulating properly.

At that moment, Neil’s eyes fluttered open. His gaze was weak as he looked at Katelyn.

“Katelyn, am I dying?”

Katelyn didn’t respond to him. She rose to her feet, grabbed a medical kit from her car, and began working to stop the bleeding. If she didn’t get it under control soon, Neil wouldn’t make it.

As Katelyn carefully applied the medication, Neil spoke again, his voice barely a whisper.

“I know you don’t trust me, but I want to give you everything I have. I’ve hurt you too many times over the years. Please, don’t overthink it.”

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Regret filled his eyes, a silent plea to make things right with Katelyn.

Jaxen watched from the side, his expression tight with disapproval.

Katelyn didn’t say a word, her focus entirely on wrapping Neil’s wounds. When she finished, the bleeding finally began to slow down. She locked eyes with Neil, her gaze firm, and said, “Fine. If you want to give it, I won’t stop you. Do whatever you think is right.”

She wasn’t sure whether Neil meant what he said, and she didn’t care to guess. It didn’t matter. At that moment, all she needed was to understand what Neil really planned to do.

Katelyn stood up, shutting out Neil’s words, and moved away to check on the other injured people who might need urgent help.

Jaxen trailed behind her, his curiosity clear.

“Do you really believe him?”

Katelyn shook her head, her response firm.

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