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?”
to ask her such a grown-up question out of the blue, she smiled and retorted, “Why are you asking? Do you want Uncle Elias to be your
replied sensibly, “Mommy, I like
Still, she couldn’t deny that his words melted her heart as she lowered her head to kiss his soft cheek. “There, there. Don’t overthink things. You just have
I think
fluttered in panic. Then, she lowered her head and looked at Aiden,
her lips. to rant, she immediately shut her jaws with a click when
can feel it, Mommy. I can feel that you like
Uncle Simon.”
I treat
“You treat Uncle Elias like a family but
really as what Aiden
staring at it
came behind him as Amanda left
his thoughts, raised his head, and looked at her. “Why are you
in and sleep for a moment. We still have to take Aiden mountain climbing tomorrow, so Elias
walked up to Elias, sat beside him,
Besides, I’m a man.
she was having
can’t sleep either. Elias couldn’t sleep because of the pain he felt
be a sleepless night for Amanda
tents. Only Amanda and Elias were sitting
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