Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Four Years Later
Four years later.
In early spring March, tropical flowers bloomed everywhere in the seaside city of Molia Island in K Country, adorning the flowerbeds outside the various street shops with a vibrant display.
The air was filled with the moist scent of sea breeze and a faint floral fragrance, refreshing and delightful.
"Hi, Little Doctor, you look very handsome today."
"Oh dear, if your dear mommy knew you took this, she’d spank your bottom. You could hide at Uncle’s place!"
"Little Doctor, are you here to help us treat our illnesses? Do you know how to wear a stethoscope? Hahaha."
Residents along the street couldn’t help but follow a small figure passing by, voices filled with friendly enthusiasm rising and falling.
The little figure walking proudly at the front suddenly stopped and straightened its collar in a serious manner.
"Thank you, Flower Shop Grandma, for your compliment!"
"Carpenter Uncle, my mommy is very gentle, she wouldn’t spank Kenny!"
"Bakery Uncle, if you don’t believe me, Kenny can give you a free check-up. Kenny is going to be a great doctor like mommy in the future!"
"I’m not a little doctor."
Everyone watched as his cute, endearing face feigned a mature and stable expression, bursting into laughter.
Especially since this Little Dumpling wore a mini white coat, with a stethoscope around his neck, and his hands in his pockets.
This small appearance was simply adorable.
"Alright, alright, let us have Isle of Flora’s future top doctor give Uncle a check-up!" The bakery owner laughed and crouched down, allowing the Little Dumpling to examine him.
Kenny cleared his throat first, then instead of using the stethoscope, he placed his soft, chubby little hands on the owner’s wrist.
"Oh dear!"
"Bakery Uncle, you’re two months pregnant now! You need to be careful, avoid intense exercise, spicy food, and ensure your baby grows healthily!"
Little Doctor’s soft little face showed a surprised expression first, then feigned seriousness, nodding as he said these words.
Not sure who he learned from.
The onlookers saw the bakery owner’s face turn red, each almost bursting with laughter.
Indeed, following the Little Doctor every day brings different amusements!
At the same time.
A slender figure wrapped in a red knitted dress slowly approached from the end of the street, with pink cheeks, naturally red lips, bright eyes, and sparkling glances.
Just looking at her seemed to blend seamlessly with the beautiful scenery around, surprisingly harmonious.
Beside her walked a man in traditional attire, with gentle demeanor, holding a string of Buddha Beads, revealing eyes like mountain stream water as he uncovered his face.
Their temperaments were similar but different.
"How do you find life on the Isle of Flora?" the man asked softly.
"The scenery here is beautiful, the people are simple and honest, it’s hard not to like it." The woman smiled lightly, her bright eyes curved as she looked at the streets already free from traces of past conflict.
"It’s all thanks to you, I’m fortunate I could save you from the hands of death back then."
A year ago, Molia Island was still under the attack of war, everywhere ruins, full of distress.
Later, a viral infection broke out, the invaders left, but the island’s residents were trapped here, calling out to the heavens and the earth with no response.
At that time, no one expected they would see today’s scenery.
When the man sent her here upon her request, he too did not expect her appearance would save everyone on this island from danger.
"Seeing you well, I can rest assured and return home."
"So soon? You’ve only been here for less than a day."
"The clan’s affairs are busy, many things await me to handle." The man raised his hand and patted her head, "When you return home someday, remember to notify me, I must take care of the hero of Isle of Flora."
Isle of Flora, is the name of this island now.
"Alright," Ann Vaughn smiled broadly, her eyes shining like stars, "even though you’ve heard it many times, I still want to say thank you."
"No need to be polite with me." Eli Sheridan chuckled, admitting that initially, he noticed Ann Vaughn because she saved Wilder, repaying kindness with kindness, he saved her once, repaying her gratitude.
But unexpectedly, they’ve kept in touch all these years.
His feelings towards Ann Vaughn could be described as complex, unrelated to romantic feelings, more inclined towards... a sentiment akin to that for a younger generation.
Even though Ann Vaughn had no connection to the Sheridan Family.
Eli Sheridan looked up at the sky, moving away only when the helicopter approached.
Ann Vaughn waved her small hand, sighing in her heart.
If it weren’t for Eli Sheridan, perhaps four years ago, she would’ve already...
After the helicopter left, Ann Vaughn gathered her thoughts and continued walking forward.
Unexpectedly, as she descended the steps, she saw a group of people gathered by the fountain, occasionally laughing.
Curious, she walked over.
Unexpectedly, she heard a crisp voice mimicking her tone, saying: "...you’re suffering from excess heart fire. Let me prescribe you some medicine, and you’ll recover by tomorrow!"
Ann Vaughn: ???
Why does this tone sound so familiar?
In the circle, the Little Dumpling continued chattering non-stop, only to find his collar being lifted, a sharp female voice reaching his ears.
"Kenny! You little rascal, are you bullying the uncles and aunties again?"
Kenny’s small body stiffened, timidly turned his little head, facing Ann Vaughn’s helpless expression, his face quickly filled with a fawning smile.
"Mommy mommy mommy..."
"Today, even mommy won’t work for you." Ann Vaughn flicked his forehead and then turned around apologizing to the surrounding residents, "Sorry for Kenny causing trouble for everyone."
"Dr. Vaughn, you’re too courteous, everyone watched Kenny grow up, we really like him!"
"Exactly, Kenny’s a clever little one, when I was his age, I couldn’t even remember a single word!"
"Hahaha, just look at who Kenny’s parents are, of course, he’s smart!"
Kenny immediately puffed up his little chest, wearing an expression of "I’m mommy’s baby and I’m proud."
Ann Vaughn was already used to the enthusiasm of Isle of Flora’s residents, thanked them each sincerely, and after checking on residents who visited the clinic yesterday and giving them some advice, carried Kenny away.
The residents watched the mother and son walk away, sighing: "Isle of Flora really has great fortune to have Dr. Vaughn as such a good person."
"Exactly, a year ago my family and I were ready to drink poison, leaving this terrible world, all thanks to Dr. Vaughn..."