Chapter 171 A Sleepless Night
After the bonfire party ended, everyone returned to their tents, ready to retire for the night. Even though Aiden was already in the tent, he didn’t forget to call the two grown-ups, “Uncle Elias! Mommy! Come and sleep together!”
Sleep together? Amanda’s facial expression turned slightly awkward as soon as she heard that. Then, she couldn’t help but look up at the man standing beside her.
Elias could tell Amanda was in a difficult situation. Therefore, he explained, “Go to sleep with your mommy. I will protect you outside because there will be many unlovely little critters here at night.”
“Unlovely little critters? What are those? Uncle Elias, I want to be outside with you too! I want to see them!” the little guy said innocently.
“Aren’t you going to sleep?” Amanda frowned.
“Do you like snakes? Do you like mice? Do you like bugs?” Elias questioned in a threatening tone.
Aiden instantly widened his big, round eyes and shook his head violently. “I don’t like them! Mommy, are there mice and snakes here? I don’t want to stay here! I want to go home!” He was so frightened that he almost cried as he snuggled into Amanda’s arms and hugged her tightly.
That’s why you should be a good boy and stay in the tent with your mommy. I will stay outside and protect you. Okay?” Since Elias’ solemnity didn’t seem the least bit deceitful in a child’s eyes, Aiden was utterly convinced. Thus, he obediently nodded and refused to leave the tent.
Meanwhile, Amanda couldn’t help but smile when she saw this. The teachers in the kindergarten were the ones who chose this campsite. I’m sure that this place is the safest spot possible. Then again, I can’t deny what Elias said either. After all, encountering critters such as snakes, ants, and mosquitoes is unavoidable when camping outdoors. Still, Aiden has always been a fearless little guy. It seems that Elias truly has a way when it comes to dealing with difficult children.
Hence, Amanda and Aiden slept in the tent while Elias stayed outside. Everything seemed so harmonious” when suddenly, Aiden looked up at Amanda and asked, “Mommy, do you like Uncle Elias? Do you want him to be your husband?”
blue, she
sensibly, “Mommy, I
lowered her head to kiss his soft
Mommy, I think
and looked at Aiden, who lay in her arms. She couldn’t help but feel flustered,
blustered. When she parted her lips. to rant, she immediately shut her jaws with a click when she realized there was no point in explaining
it, Mommy. I can feel that you like Uncle Elias. You
Uncle Simon.”
Really? How did I treat Elias? And how did I treat Simon? Is there really a difference? Why can’t
few seconds before answering. “You treat Uncle Elias like
it really as what Aiden said? Is it truly
by the fire, staring at it while immersed in his train
behind him as Amanda
swiftly snapped out of his thoughts, raised his head, and looked at her. “Why are you out? Are
and sleep for a moment. We still have to take Aiden mountain climbing tomorrow, so Elias will be dead on his feet
Amanda walked up to Elias, sat beside him,
man. Just
air because she was having trouble sleeping after hearing Aiden’s astute observation. She couldn’t help but feel awkward around Elias whenever her mind. strayed to her conversation with Aiden earlier. Do
of the pain he felt from hearing Amanda’s hurtful remarks
be a sleepless night for
tents. Only Amanda and Elias
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