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.

"I used Aunt Maisie's image as a reference for the female lead, with some modifications... The

Daniel! How about I draw

set down his cutlery, grabbed a brush

the

rough sketch was completed in no time, capturing Daniel's features

the first time Chris had seen Toph draw live. He teased, "If you set up a stall on the

"Come on!"

about I introduce you to my police friends? You could help draw

don't underestimate me!" Toph squinted. "I actually helped Lina out with a portrait

"What?"

Lina was the missing Pammy from the Thompsons, but I figured it out! Because

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

but it was a long time ago," Toph said. "We met at an art exhibition, and we drew each other's

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