Daniel hadn't even had a chance to explain when Toph returned excitedly with two large plates of food. "Wow, these are all my favorites! Uncle Daniel, this hotel is amazing! By the way, can I stay here for a few nights? I want to try the late-night snacks!"

"Stay as long as you like." Daniel chuckled. "I only thought of having you all over at home for safety and comfort, so I didn't consider the hotel. If you like it, I'll arrange it."

"Thank you, thank you!"

Except for Toph, who was fully engrossed in eating, the other three exchanged glances, halting the previous conversation with an unspoken understanding.

"Hmm?" Chris noticed Toph's sketchbook and casually picked it up. "You're really dedicated now, carrying it everywhere!"

"It's the professional ethics of an illustrator." Toph puffed his cheeks. "Inspiration strikes at any moment.

I have to jot it down. When I see something beautiful, be it a person or scenery, I have to record it as a reference."

"Not bad." Daniel smiled lightly, flipping through it and surprisingly finding a portrait of Maisie inside.

lead!" Toph explained, "I used Aunt Maisie's image as a reference for the female lead, with some modifications... The male lead hasn't appeared in these sketches yet, and I'm having

eyes lit up suddenly. "Oh, Uncle Daniel! How

grabbed a brush from his bag,

Toph, who was sketching in the buffet, attracted quite a few admiring looks from the girls. However,

sketch was completed in no time, capturing

seen Toph draw live. He teased, "If you

"Come on!"

I introduce you to my police friends? You could

"I actually helped Lina out with a

"What?"

figured it out! Because when I drew her, she was just like Aunt Linda.

so?" Daniel froze. "Then... have

ago," Toph said. "We met at an art exhibition, and we

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