Chapter 172

Valeria also noticed a bite mark immediately appearing on his ankle, with fresh blood seeping out.

"You are injured! Could it be a poisonous snake?" She exclaimed in concern.

She suddenly felt a bit panicked and thought, "What if it was a venomous snake? We are quite far from the hospital here. By the time we get there, would it not be too late?

Seeing how nervous Valeria was, Hackett oddly enjoyed it and deliberately pretended to be in pain as he responded, "Seems like it was a venomous snake."

Just as he mentioned the word "venomous snake," Valeria's eyes widened instantly, filled with fear. She cried out in a panic, "It was really a venomous snake! What do we do? Call 911 quickly! But wait, will they come here? What should we do..." Valeria became flustered, not knowing what to do.

she

She thought, "Could he really die?"

The moment she thought of death, tears welled up in Valeria's eyes and fell into the man's palm, scalding hot.

Watching her crying anxiously, Hackett felt a strange sense of satisfaction, wanting to watch her a little longer.

"It might be a cobra," he said, intentionally trying to scare Valeria

A cobra" Valeria internally gasped.

Valeria became even more panicked upon hearing the word "cobra." She thought, "This could really be fatal! The wound had to be treated and disinfected at the hospital as soon as possible!

"Hurry, hurry, quick, call Tyler to pick you up, and go to the hospital. It is life-threatening!" Valeria cried.

She pulled the man, forgetting that Alex was still sleeping inside the tent.

The man grabbed her delicate wrist and reminded her, "What about your child? He is still sleeping in the tent."

about to go into the tent to wake up Alex.

and pulled her into his arms,

even harder, but this time, she did not push the man away, knowing that he

"What do you mean 'fine? That was a venomous snake! A cobra! It can really kill people. What if you die? The hospital is so far from here. Can I ask

to take out her phone

venomous snake. There are no venomous snakes

you know it's an ordinary snake? It's pitch black, and you can't see clearly. What if it really was a venomous snake..." Valeria

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icy chek, soothing her anxious heart as he said, "This is a campsite chosen by a kindergarten. How could there be venomous snakes Think about

calmed down and stared blankly at

many children here,

be the safest."

a cobra just now? Did you lie to me just now?" She questioned, her facial

wiped away her tears and slowly said, "Seeing how worried you were for me made me a bit

loss for words and silently cursed, "Is this man a

exclaimed, "Hackett James, are you out

ruthlessly pinched the wound where the snake had

James let out a painful, muffled groan. He clenched his teeth and expressed. "Are you trying to inflict harm

emphasizing, "You are my

reason, burst into laughter. He

earlier, it did appear like she had some feelings for him.

asking, "Valeria, are you avoiding my pursuit because you fear repeating

fiery and focused

is not!" she vehemently

her heart raced

persisted as he

she retorted, "There's no specific reason. I do not love you anymore. Is that not allowed? When I loved you, you did not reciprocate. Now that you want to love me, must I love you back? There is no such rule." Hackett stayed silent, his gaze penetrating. His deep eyes concealed numerous unspoken sentiments, tempting exploration Being scrutinized this way by the man, Valeria felt uneasy and

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