Chapter: 904

“Thank you, Ma’am!” With the prized balloon in hand, Melon’s grin illuminated his face. He could hardly wait to return to Ariana and share it with her.

On his way, a flower nursery caught his attention. There, nestled in a corner, was a young girl muttering in a low voice.

She was counting, and her counting seemed askew, for Melon observed a leap from twenty straight to fifty as he drew near.

A bemused smile graced his lips, and he inquired, “Engrossed in counting, are you?”

Unperturbed by his presence, the girl’s gaze remained fixed downward.

Craning his neck, Melon saw the girl his age in a pink bubble skirt on the grass.

down fiercely, flushing her delicate face, which glistened with sweat. How long she had occupied this spot remained

squatting here?” Melon asked,

girl offered no

you deign to answer

her gaze, the balloon capturing her attention. Yearning lingered

doll-like girl, Melon found her actions not peculiar but rather

kinship seemed to tether them, and he couldn’t just place

adult figure in proximity, Melon ventured, “Have you lost your

The girl remained silent.

“Your silence

still gaze bore into him, eyes blinking but devoid

about being my sister?” Melon’s joy was evident as he clapped his

then knelt, secured the balloon to her wrist, and stood up. The fact that she didn’t protest made him happier. “Now that

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