Unconscious Husband: Meet Her Love In Silence by Ken Slaner

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.

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

a glass of warm milk, As she

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

abruptly turned her head but saw nothing

saw a Little boy, about eight years old, in a hospital gown, staring at

boy appeared to

and wore a fluffy wool hat,

smile, shook a Santa Claus-shaped candy in his hand, and said sweetly,

”

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be around Melon’s age, which immediately

Melon was

the courage to repeat his greeting, offering Ariana the single piece

her heart, but she knew she couldn’t take

the boy’s only treat? So, she decided to accept only the boy’s

gently and responded, “Merry

”

boy walked over to Ariana’s table as soon as

wanted to talk more