Chapter 220

“We have to get involved with them, but… we need to change tactics. We can’t be so hot-headed anymore! I can tell grandma is one stubborn cookie!”

“So… the two of us, should we try faking an injury?” Alex had a sudden brainwave, “Let grandma see how much mom cares about us!”

Aiden glanced at him, “That might just work.”

Alex broke into a grin, patting his own head, “I’m usually too lazy to think too much, but when push comes to shove, I’ve got to pull my weight!”

Aiden thought helplessly that every time he gave Alex a little praise, he’d get all cocky!

“But now the question is, who’s going to fake the injury? I’ve seen this kind of act before, it usually needs someone to actually get hurt! And we’re trying to fool the adults this time, without a real wound, I’m afraid we won’t be able to pull it off.” Aiden pointed at him, “You came up with the idea, so you do it!”

“What? No way, I’m scared it’ll hurt too much!” Alex quickly covered his face, “I came up with the idea, you should do it. Aiden!”

Aiden looked at his own body, wondering where to get a minor injury that wouldn’t hurt too much but would still help mom. “Aiden!” Seeing Aiden silent, Alex ran over and shook his arm, “Didn’t you say you’re the big brother and you have to protect me? So you should do the painful stuff first! I’m really scared.”

Aiden hung his head, “Alright, I’ll do it.”

In front of his little brother, he had to act like a protector!

“Aiden, wait a sec!’ Alex suddenly thought of something and ran to his backpack.

Aiden followed him, “What is it?”

“Look!” Alex pulled out a red watercolor pen, “Maybe we don’t have to get hurt for real! If we colour our hands with this, wouldn’t it look like we’re bleeding?”

But once the family doctor comes, the game will be up.”

Since Sophia was not in good health, they always had a private doctor at home, which Aiden knew.

*Then we can plead with the doctor! If he helps us, won’t it be alright?”

“You don’t know, the doctor and grandma are tight, he won’t help us at all! We have to think of something else.” Alden gritted his teeth, walked to the table, took out a pencil sharpener, and slowly removed the blade inside.

Seeing this, Alex quickly ran over to stop him, “Aiden, what are you doing! This will really make you bleed!”

“For mom, I have no other choice!”

“No!” Alex held onto him tightly, “I don’t want you to bleed! Or… let me take the pain! Just scratch my face!”

Seeing his little brother trying to protect him, Aiden felt touched. “Even if you’re not afraid of pain, you can’t just hurt yourself! Don’t worry, I’m just going to graze my arm, it’ll be fine!”

Alex still shook his head, “No, Aiden! Let’s discuss it with mom and dad again! If that doesn’t work, I can think of other ways! I believe there must be a way without enduring pain!”