Lord Protector novel (Zeke Williams) novel Chapter 1868

What?

Zeke frowned at her terrified actions.

What has this little girl experienced that makes her think I'm going to hit her?

Emma heard the commotion and ran to them.

Just one look, and she already knew what was going on.

She smiled apologetically at Zeke and explained, “I'm so sorry. My daughter is terrified of strangers.”

Turning to Amelia, she then comforted, “Amelia, don't cry. It's all right. Let me send you back to the bedroom. You wait there, okay?”

“Okay!”

Amelia hurriedly nodded.

Emma picked her up and went into the bedroom.

At that moment, Zeke realized that Amelia's legs were much thinner than those of most people. In fact, they were painfully thin.

He was sure that there was something wrong with Amelia's legs.

It was only once they were in the bedroom that Amelia stopped crying.

When Emma came out, she apologized to Zeke once again, “I'm really sorry to alarm you. Take a seat. The noodles will be ready soon.”

All of a sudden, Zeke asked, “Is there something wrong with Amelia's legs?”

Emma nodded. “Yes. You're quite observant.”

“Why do you not send her for treatment?”

With a bitter smile, Emma answered, “I did. I used up all of my savings for her treatment. Unfortunately, it didn't work. The doctor said Amelia's legs have no chance of recovery.”

Zeke mulled over it and said, “Perhaps I can give it a try.”

Emma looked shocked. “Have you studied medicine before?”

“Yes.”

“Okay. If we have some time, I'll let you take a look at her legs. She's still wary of you for now. To be honest, all the doctors have told me the same thing. Other than Ammo Needle, nothing else can cure my daughter.”

Zeke responded, “What a coincidence! I know how to apply Ammo Needle.”

A melancholic smile broke out on Emma's face again. “Mr. Williams, please don't pull my leg. The whole world knows that only the Dragon Master can execute Ammo Needle. By saying you know Ammo Needle, you're implying you're the Dragon Master.”

Zeke acknowledged her words solemnly. “That's right.”

The expression on Emma's face changed instantly. “Mr. Williams, please don't talk nonsense. If the Dragon Master finds out about this, both of us will be dead.”

“I'm telling the truth...”

Emma started to look annoyed. “Mr. Williams, you shouldn't make fun of my daughter's condition. Forget it. Sit down. The noodles will be ready in a jiffy.”

“I...”

For a moment, Zeke did not know how to defend himself.

Emma went into the kitchen and continued preparing the meal.

Not long after, two steaming bowls of noodles were ready.

Emma gave one to Zeke and brought the other one to the bedroom for Amelia. She then went back to clean up the kitchen.

Even though it was a simple noodle dish, the aroma and taste were superb.

As it turned out, Zeke was really hungry, and he started gulping down the food.

Just as he was eating, the bedroom door opened.

Amelia was inching her way out of the room in a toy car.

It was obvious that Emma could not afford a wheelchair, hence the toy car would have to do.

“Mister...” Amelia called out but paused halfway. She dared not look Zeke in the eyes.

He asked gently, “What's up?”

Amelia picked up the egg in her noodles and said, “Mister, you can have my egg. Later, can you please don't hit Mommy?”

What?

An inexplicable sadness came over him.

He had no idea what the two of them had to endure in order to survive over the years.

Zeke put his bowl down and walked toward Amelia.

Terror instantly filled her tiny face.

Zeke spoke to her tenderly. “You don't have to be afraid. I'm a soldier, not a bad man.”

Really?

Hearing the word “soldier”, Amelia's eyes lit up brightly. “Mister, are you really a soldier? Then, do you know my dad and grandpa?”