Chapter 21 Hiking Fiasco

Hiking was a tiring and hot affair, and they had absolutely no interest in it.

"Dad, I have a few surgeries to do. I might not be free—"

"Aren't there other doctors besides you at the hospital?"

Yerick was the first to stand up, but Stephen cut him off.

He fidgeted awkwardly, which silenced Henry and Marcus, who were also about to make up excuses.

"It's decided then. We'll set off soon."

No one dared defy Stephen's orders. After changing into athletic wear, they followed him to the famous local attraction—Mount Saint Elias.

Located in a corner of Jefferson City, Mount Saint Elias was a range of mountains with blue-green peaks and cliffs. The mountain was covered in verdant trees.

Upon reaching the foot of Mount Saint Elias, the first person Yaslyn saw was Zaylee in a long skirt, smiling brightly.

Seeing Zaylee, Sophie beamed and affectionately grabbed her hand. "Zaylee, I thought you weren't coming."

Zaylee smiled. "Mrs. Warren, how could I possibly not come at your invitatio