Adam Jones's low voice came by her ear, "If it hurts, lean on me."
"I'm fine, don't be so dramatic."
President Jones, accused of being dramatic by his wife, wore a look of indifference, yet his hand remained around Elly Campbell's shoulder without loosening its grip.
Elly wasn't about to make a fuss at this time, so she simply let him keep his arm around her.
Although the two hadn't lived together for long, their understanding of each other was impeccable. In no time at all, they had left the staff from the other groups far behind.
Despite Elly's effort to bear the severe pain from her knee, her body's instinctive reactions were quite obvious. Adam clearly felt she was struggling to walk, her movements somewhat sluggish.
When they arrived beside William Campbell, Adam suddenly squatted down and untied the rope that was bound around his and Elly's feet.
Then he lifted William onto his back. Elly, puzzled by his actions, said, "The competition isn't over yet, you..."
