Chapter 220

Chapter 220

It was just past 8 a.m., and Yvonne was crouched on a small path in the front yard, her tiny backpack snug on her back.

Ian had forgotten something and gone back to get it. She was waiting for him.

While she waited, Yvonne noticed a long line of ants marching across the ground. Curious, she squatted down to watch them in silence.

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A large leaf had fallen across their path. Every ant, upon reaching the leaf, had to climb up and over it before continuing on.

Feeling helpful, Yvonne reached out and gently moved the leaf aside.

She had only meant to make things easier for the ants. But to her horror, the moment the leaf was gone, the line fell into chaos.

The ants behind suddenly stopped, spinning in confused circles as if they’d lost all sense of direction. The front half kept going, unaware that their orderly formation had been severed.

Yvonne stared at the scene in shock, eyes wide with guilt.

Oh no. She’d messed up.

Panicking, she hurried to put the leaf back where it had been–but somehow, that only made things worse. Now even more ants were lost, clustering together in frantic confusion.

Desperate, Yvonne began using her finger to guide them, her soft, childish voice rising with urgency.

“Go this way! Right here–this is the way, little ones!”

But the ants didn’t understand her. They’d already started spreading out in both directions, searching for a new path.

Yvonne wanted to cry. She crouched there on the ground, heartbroken, feeling like a criminal.

called out from

was running toward her

got close, she visibly restrained herself–barely holding back from scooping Yvonne

was Mia’s first time seeing Yvonne in person.

the girl was, and had been dying of jealousy. But as someone who worked in operations, she never had

eyes on Yvonne’s delicate, doll–like features, Mia’s guilt only

remorse, “I’m so sorry. I

she would’ve smashed her keyboard to bits

but she was already used to beautiful girls randomly showing up to stick close to her.

a sweet, childish tone, she comforted

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exact words, but honestly, she didn’t need to. The forgiveness alone melted

everyone

instant besties.

squatted down next to

then looked up at the sky and murmurel, “Looks like it’s going to

ants moving house like this. If not for her desire to spend a

with a pair of huge, glassy black eyes staring up

they could make your heart melt

wrong, Yvonne?” Mia asked gently,

voice soft and fluffy as a marshmallow. “If it rains… and the little

without thinking, “Well… I guess

parted in disbelief, her whole face frozen in mild horror. ‘What… what have I

confused, circling ants, her expression crumpling. Her

didn’t mean to…” Yvonne said.

Yvonne, are you… are

face, those wet, sparkling eyes now

away. Now they

with a soft pfft. ‘Too cute.

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