Chapter 99

Willow calmed her emotions and told a story of what happened to her over the past two days. In an urgent tone, she then addressed, "Uncle Wright, Jason is such a well-behaved child. He would never miss mealtime. Could I return home to check if he is safe?" Aiden stared at the girl in astonishment. Her worried expression and desperate eyes were not something that can be faked. Willow’s life was endangered by a snake nest, all for the sake of finding Jason. Aiden tightly clenched his fists. Mixed emotions swirled within him - sympathy, guilt, confusion. And a touch of something stirring, a feeling he himself has not yet noticed. Benjamin stated, "We're closer to the county town here. To get back to Five Gate Village, you'd have to go around a bit. I suggest you accompany us back to the county hospital first and treat your injuries. I'll arrange for someone to visit your village after I return to the police station. Don't worry, Jason has good luck, he will be fine." Harris swiftly added,