Chapter 1773

Ariana found a quiet corner.

The table was set simply, but beside the utensils lay a small toy duck, neatly wrapped in a plastic bag.

It was a freebie for children-something to occupy them while they waited for their meal, and they could take it home if they wished.

Adele’s eyes sparkled with delight as she spotted the toy.

She reached out while sitting, but her little arms fell short.

Determined, she tried to stand, but her foot slipped.

Ariana was about to order when she noticed what Adele was doing out of the corner of her eye.

In a heartbeat, she dropped the menu and lunged forward, catching Adele just before she could tumble to the floor.

Most children would have burst into tears at such a close call, but not Adele.

She only blinked, wide-eyed.

It was Ariana who was left shaken, her heart racing as a cold sweat broke out on her skin.

She only felt relieved she confirmed Adele was alright.

handed Adele the toy she had been reaching for and then turned back to

addition to the strawberry pancakes, Ariana ordered a glass of warm milk, As she waited, she played

felt a prickle at the back of her neck, as if someone’s gaze was fixed on

head but

she saw a Little boy, about eight years old, in

to

and wore a fluffy wool hat, his face slightly

smile, shook a Santa Claus-shaped candy in

.

.

Library

age, which immediately brought Melon

Melon was doing

boy assumed Ariana hadn’t heard him and mustered the courage to

but she knew she couldn’t

treat?

gently and responded, “Merry

Ariana’s table as

wanted to talk more

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