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.

she had been reaching for and

pancakes, Ariana ordered a glass of warm milk, As she waited,

Ariana began to relax, she felt a prickle at the back of her neck, as if someone’s gaze was fixed on her from

turned her head but

about eight years old,

appeared to have undergone

and wore a fluffy wool

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

.

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age, which immediately brought Melon

Melon was doing

mustered the courage to repeat

her heart, but

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

gently and

over to Ariana’s table as soon as he received her

talk

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