Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

“No need for that. I feel that the area you’re in is not safe,” Alex said with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

Elijah saw that Alex didn’t want to live with them and didn’t insist on it. After all, he knew that Alex was no ordinary person. He then handed the map from his backpack to Alex.

“Mr. Jefferson, take this map! I probably won’t need it anymore. I hope you can achieve what you desire,” said Elijah.

Instead of taking the map from Elijah’s hand, Alex grabbed his arm and pulled him from behind Jordan to stand behind himself.

“How can you not understand something so simple? Isn’t it safer to be by my side than with these people?” Alex tapped Elijah’s head as he spoke..

This realization suddenly struck Elijah as he finally understood that the strength of the man before him was unfathomable. Naturally, there wouldn’t be any danger if he stayed by Alex’s side.

“Mr. Jefferson, I didn’t realize it until you mentioned it. Indeed! It’s much safer to follow you.”

less enjoyable, and Elijah knew he would be more comfortable with Alex. Elijah’s mood improved significantly, as he didn’t have

in becoming a guard, overcoming the challenges was still a great honor. Giving up halfway would be a symbol of cowardice and fear..

the attention of the majority of people, and they stopped tending to the fire, all walking

useless piece of trash. You actually managed to make it out of the forest! Seems like you’re not as useless as I thought!” The man

uncle, who enjoyed mocking him on a regular basis

a

between a wolf pack’s teeth. If

get going! Roll as far away as you can. If you think we’ll be around to help you out if something happens while

and Elijah mercilessly, not leaving them any dignity in their words. They seemed to truly enjoy seeing them in misfortune.

the same village, aren’t we? Is there really a need to speak so harshly?” Elijah

the same village, but that doesn’t change the

time here.”