"Did you hurt your foot?"
Aiden Shaw's rushed voice was thick with tension and concern.
He'd just seen her limping when she was walking down below.
Laura Lowell winced, her brow furrowing in pain as she pulled her foot back. "Don't touch it. It really hurts."
Aiden Shaw turned around, presenting his back to Laura Lowell. "I'll carry you."
Laura obediently climbed onto Aiden's back, wrapping her arms around his neck. She whispered an explanation in his ear, "Nancy ran off because she saw you kiss me. She was so scared she just kept crying, so I jumped down to stay with her."
"Yeah, I know."
Hoisting the girl onto his back, Aiden Shaw glanced at Peach and Nancy. "You two follow us. Don't get lost."
"We know, Dr. Shaw."
Peach replied, then took Nancy's arm to support her as they followed behind.
Laura pressed her face against Aiden's back and gently closed her eyes. "Are you angry?"
