Chapter 503 Who on Earth Wanted to Kill Her (2/2)

Jacob's hand ventured over her curved body, exploring. He wanted to set his desires free but he stopped at the thought of Emily's poor health. Instead, he held her in his arms and leaned in to softly kiss up and down her neck. Her very smell flooded his senses...

Sadly, a few minutes later Emily reminded him, ”We're here to find the herbs, aren't we?”

Jacob knew that it was getting late as he let go of her reluctantly and said, ”I'll go now and finish qui

nd straight.

Jacob was afraid that the venom was going to have adverse effects due to her poor health condition. He had to get her back to Mr. Barefoot somehow.

”Where do you think that snake came from?” Emily asked in disbelief as she stood with Jacob's help and looked the dead snake on the ground.

Jacob squinted his eyes and his voice became grim as he said, ”Someone must have tried to kill you with the snake.”

Otherwise, why would a viper be wandering around in winter? 'I will find out who is behind this soon! I'll be sure to make them pay ten times over!' Jacob swore in his mind.

”Jacob, I...” Emily could hardly utter words. Fear had gripped her senses. She knew that most of the villagers did not like her, but she didn't know their hate for her would run so deep.

Maybe it was out of jealousy, resentment, or just simple annoyance... Sometimes it would be impossible to predict what human beings were capable of.

”Don't be afraid. I will protect you.” Jacob blamed himself for failing to take good care of Emily and he continued, ”I promise it won't happen again. Trust me!”

Jacob felt dizzy and the shortage of breath made him weak as he passed out and fell straight to the ground right after he finished talking.

”Jacob! Jacob!” Emily yelled. She helplessly stared at Jacob lying on the ground and her face turned ghostly pale. Emily felt so nervous she had no idea what to do. ”Jacob! What's wrong with you? Wake up! Wake up please!”