Chapter 873

Nate stared at her face, carefully observing her expression and movements. He had a rough idea of her condition but still asked, “Bitten on the ankle, right? Let me see the wound.” As he spoke, he bent down. However, before he could touch Lena, she was moved away.

Nate looked up at Aaron. “Mr. Ace, even if the snake isn’t venomous, its teeth carry a lot of bacteria.”

Aaron’s response was as sharp as ever. “Oh, so you can see the bacteria and have a chat with them, asking them to leave? Or can you wipe them out with your bare hands?” Without waiting for Nate’s reply, Aaron scooped up Lena and walked off.

Nate crouched there for a few seconds, stunned, before standing up and following quickly.

Lena was seated in a chair as the doctor lifted her leg. Just as Nate reached out to roll up her pant leg, Aaron had already done it. Nate had no choice but to awkwardly withdraw his hand.

The doctor began cleaning the wound with disinfectant. Meanwhile, Aaron gently placed his hand on Lena’s head, his voice soft and soothing. “If it hurts, say something.”

Lena couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed. She was a doctor herself, used to treating others. Now, having the roles reversed felt odd. She wasn’t supposed to be this delicate. “Uncle, Nate, both of you leave,” Lena said, unable to bear the tension anymore, shooing