S31 190. Brave Kid

Seeing a huge rattlesnake shaking its tail, Louis gasped. He quickly threw his bag in front of Emily’s feet, making it a barrier in case the

snake attacked.

“Come on, Emily! Get up quickly!” Louis grabbed her’s arm.

With tears streaming down her cheeks, Emily tried to gather strength in her legs. Just when she managed to get up, Frank picked her up and hugged her tightly.

“Are you okay, Princess? The snake didn’t bite you, right?” He patted the trembling little back.

Wiping her face with the back of her hand, Emily shook her head. “No, but I was very scared. The snake looked angry at me. In fact, I was just looking for the sound.”

Frank breathed a sigh of relief. “The snake was angry because it felt threatened. Next time, if there’s a sound like that, don’t come any closer, hmm?”

After getting a nod from the princess, Frank turned to Lo been pulled back by Jeremy.

“Are you okay too, Buddy?”

Louis nodded with a serious expression. “Yes, I was very sur when Emily screamed earlier. I thought she had been attacked luckily, the snake was still there. I quickly lowered my bag so it wouldn’t come close.”

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Frank rubbed Louis’ head. “Well done, Buddy. You were great. Your quick actions were absolutely correct. You managed to save your

sister.”

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As Louis’ tension faded, a small smile spread on his face. “Thank you, Daddy. I just did what I was supposed to do.”

Frank nodded. In his heart, he felt guilty for letting the twins go first.

“Do you still want to continue the journey or do you want us to just go

home?”

immediately. Instead, he looked up and saw the

hugging Frank’s

Emily,”

Frank’s neck. Her shoulders rose and fell, trying to

calm her sobs.

see the Mobius Arch and other beautiful rocks, but I don’t want to

Daddy to carry you all the time?” Frank stroked Emily’s chubby cheek, wiping away any traces of tears from

hand was reluctant to let go

our journey Buddy, do you want to wa alone or should

you want, I can

man. I have to be brave a independent.” He nodded firmly

you dare

before he had time to consider the risks, Frank hit Jeremy

son with such a danger. Hurry up and get his bag!”

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have saved my pride as a man. Later, when I am big and as strong as you,

a fist. Louis silently greeted him with his tiny fist.

do you

matter how much gut you have, you have to be careful. For now, don’t go too

nodded. “Okay, Daddy.”

walking again. Emily shuddered as she watched the snake slither

another rock.

still afraid?” Louis asked when

crying.

me. Be careful, Louis. Pay attention to your left and right. If

moving closer to Frank or Jeremy, Louis took a few s forward.

it’s n disturbed. Actually, it was afraid of

better stay away from them. That’s

there are no bushes in the middle of this road, Daddy. If we follow the path correctly, we won’t meet any more snakes. Unless,

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has just run away. There must be a big snake down there.”

tighter. Her cheek rested on his shoulder again. “Daddy, are there

Uncle Jeremy with you.

thumb. “If a snake attacks,

he met a snake. He groaned, making a

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