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.

a gentle smile, she handed Adele the toy she had been reaching for and then turned

Ariana ordered a glass of warm milk, As she waited, she played and chatted

prickle at the back of her neck, as

her head but saw

old, in a hospital gown, staring at her

boy appeared to

bald and wore a fluffy wool hat, his

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

”

.

.

Library

age,

wondered how Melon was doing

him and mustered the courage to repeat his greeting, offering Ariana the single

felt warmth in her heart, but she

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

smiled gently and

”

walked over to Ariana’s table as soon as

to talk