Chapter 90: Field Trip

Moana

My head was still reeling from Edrick’s sudden change of heart and change of attitude when one of the children, Clara, suddenly spoke up.

“Moana…” she whined, “can we have ice cream? Pleeease? It’s so hot out!”

The little girl’s request tore me away from my thoughts, and I nodded in agreement as all of the other children began to join in and beg for a frozen treat. It was hot out today, and the mention of something cold and refreshing to eat got me a little excited as well. “Okay,” I said. “Let’s have some ice cream.”

The children cheered excitedly as they followed me to the kitchen. Edrick followed at the back of the group, but only because Ella grabbed his hand and yanked him along unceremoniously. When I got to the kitchen and opened the freezer, however, I was disappointed to see that there was no ice cream or any sort of frozen treat.

“Sorry, guys,” I said with a sigh, turning to face the disappointed children. “Looks like there isn’t any.” The children all began to pout dramatically; I was just about to send them off to play and get their minds off of the subject when Sophia suddenly appeared in the doorway, looking confused.

“What’s wrong?” she asked, breaking the silence as she looked around at all of the sad little faces.

cream,” Clara said. The little girl had her lower lip pushed out into a distinct pout and even somehow managed to muster up a few tears in her

to do some shopping. I’ve been

out for ice

turned to face Edrick, shocked by the Alpha billionaire’s

Sophia began, but Edrick stopped

be fun. It’s on

could say anything, however, the children suddenly erupted into a grating chorus of excited shrieks and cheers, making my ears ring.

the other children began pleading and tugging on her skirt frantically. “Everyone, go to the closet

final cheer, the children all took off in one big stampede to get ready for the walk, leaving only

a tired smile. “I’ll pay you back as soon as I

Edrick interrupted. “It will be a cold day in hell when I ask

get the children ready.” With that, she scurried off. I swore I could see a bit of a tear in her eye just before she left, but I couldn’t be entirely

taking everyone out for ice cream. If

his behavior that morning… But he didn’t. Instead, he reached into his pocket and retrieved two blue surgical masks. He quickly walked up to

wear this,”

mask, but felt taken aback that

Sophia and the children in the foyer. I stared after him for a few moments, still in a state of disbelief, before

ready to go get ice cream. Seeing the children so excited temporarily made me forget about my annoyance with Edrick, so I helped Sophia get the children ready. Finally, after everyone was ready and I had my own mask on, we filed

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