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 the

addition to the strawberry pancakes, Ariana ordered a glass of

just as Ariana began to relax, she felt a prickle at the back of her neck, as

her head but

a Little boy, about eight years old, in a

to have

bald and wore a fluffy wool hat, his face

shook a Santa Claus-shaped candy

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Melon’s age,

how Melon was doing

Ariana hadn’t heard him and mustered the courage to

but she knew she couldn’t take

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

and responded,

table as soon as

talk more to

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