Chapter 545

Briony pressed her lips together and sighed. "I'll take your pictures first, and then your dad can take a few of us together. That way, we'll all be in the photos."

The two kids stared at her, puzzled by this arrangement.

Stewart understood immediately-Briony had no intention of taking a family portrait with all four of them together. He didn't want to force her, either.

"Your mom's got a good idea," Stewart said, scooping both kids into his arms. "Someone has to take the pictures, right?"

Was that really true? The kids seemed doubtful, but when grown-ups decide to bend the rules, kids never really stand a chance.

So Briony took a few snapshots of Stewart and the kids. Afterward, the kids ran over to her side, and Stewart snapped some pictures of Briony with them.

When the last photo was taken, Briony patted their heads. "Pictures are done. Now, let's enjoy the view, okay?"

"Okay!"

"Okay!"

Whatever tension lingered between the adults, the kids didn't notice. Their happiness was undimmed.

The Ferris wheel climbed higher, finally reaching the very top.

Little Nina squealed, "We have to make a wish!"

at her, amused. "Who told

people say that when the Ferris wheel gets to the highest point, if you make a wish in your

pressed his palms together, closed his eyes,

do the same, squeezing her eyes shut and whispering in her heart: I wish I could

wishes on Ferris wheels. Stewart didn't

children's innocent world, even the tiniest rumor

joy.

when the kids insisted

wishes too, Stewart and Briony exchanged a glance and, for once in

and pressed

together, playing along.

began its gentle descent, their precious family

ticked away.

at

with longing and regret.

time as

of

her. She was only

shouldn't hope

slowed to

slid open. Briony took little Mario by the hand

Nina. His legs wobbled slightly as he

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