The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 173 Mommy, Uncle Elias Is Bleeding

As the first light of dawn painted the sky the next day. Elias found himself unable to sleep, keeping a vigilant watch throughout the night. Yvonne’s mom emerged from her neighboring tent, awakening to the sight of him sitting beside the extinguished campfire.

“Hey, Mr. Winters. Why are you up so early? Did you not get any rest?” she inquired with genuine concern. Having received Elias’ assistance in setting up her tent the previous day, she felt a sense of gratitude toward him.

He looked up at the sound of her voice, his countenance unchanged, and responded calmly, “I couldn’t sleep. Oh. There might be serpents, ants, mosquitoes, and insects lurking about during the night. I suggest you exercise caution and ensure the tent is securely zipped.”

“Really? This location was selected by the kindergarten, so I presumed there wouldn’t be any creatures of that nature…” She suddenly became anxious.

Just then, Amanda awakened and unzipped her tent, catching sight of Elias engrossed in conversation with Yvonne’s mother. Her eyes filled with disdain as she muttered, “Flirting so early in the morning and behaving like a peacock flaunting its feathers. Heartless man…

Yvonne’s mother was the first to notice Amanda’s presence and courteously nodded and greeted fier, “Good morning.”

“Good morning,” she replied, maintaining a vencer of politeness, although she felt a tinge of displeasure.

She responded with a sweet smile and stepped out of her tent.

“I must say, you are truly fortunate. Your husband remained outside all night to protect you and the children from snakes, ants, and mosquitoes, Yvonne’s mother remarked, finally understanding why Elias had forsaken sleep. He had done so to ensure the safety and peace of mind of his wife and child, a realization that stirred a sense of envy within her as a single mother.

Amanda paused, comprehending Yvonne’s mother’s sentiment, and cast a glance at the faint dark circles beneath Elias’ eyes. With a smile, she uttered a heartfelt thank you.

Yvonne’s mother proceeded to fetch water for their morning ablutions while Amanda turned her gaze toward Elias, weariness etched on her face. “How do you plan to accompany the children on the mountain in this condition? Rest in the tent for a while, and I can take Aiden climbing instead.”

Her concern centered mainly around the snake bite on Elias’ ankle. Even if the snake had not been venomous, the wound must still have been painful. Hiking with only one fully functional leg would undoubtedly be arduous.

furrowed his brow and replied, “No,

ascent up the mountain held its dangers, and should an unforeseen event occur, he needed to be by their side at all

sure your injury will permit hiking?” She glanced

tended to it last night.

thought better of

the snake had delivered a rather deep

to accompany her and Aiden on

to enjoy a gentle immersion in nature. With Elias’ injured. ankle, each step he took felt like treading on a knife’s edge. Nevertheless, he silently trailed behind. Amanda and

look! A butterfly! It’s so beautiful!” Aiden exclaimed, pointing at a delicate blue butterfly gracefully

the direction indicated by her son’s tiny hand and spotted the marvelous creature. It had been quite some

on a nearby boulder, maintaining an outward appearance of tranquility. However, his wound had reopened slightly due to the strain of

with happiness, and pleaded, “Uncle Elias, catch the butterfly for me! I want to

fulfill the child’s request. Aiden’s innocent eyes caught sight of the blood staining Elias’ ankle, a few droplets marking

the sight, fear gripping his heart as his adorable voice tinged with panic.

looked toward Elias’ ankle and witnessed the seeping blood, which left its mark on the ground. Worry instantly took hold of her.

and large hand gently patting his son’s head to comfort him.

Aiden asked, tilting his

Men shouldn’t cry out in

thoughts in him? What do you mean men shouldn’t cry

He remained silent.

“Aiden, Uncle Elias hurt his foot. Let’s go back to the city and take him to the hospital to have the wound treated, alright? We can go camping again when we get