Thalassa and Hertha arrived at the principal's office door, which was slightly ajar. Thalassa knocked on the door, but no response came. They exchanged glances, and without further patience, Hertha pushed the door open: "Principal..."

Her face was lit with an eager smile, ready to greet whoever was inside. However, her words hung in the air as they realized the room was empty. Hertha's smile faded as she turned to Thalassa, "No one's here."

Just then, a staff member from the orphanage passed by. Thalassa quickly stopped them and asked, "Excuse me, do you know where the principal is?"

"The principal's playing games with the kids in the main hall," the staff member replied.

"Where's that?" Hertha inquired.

Follow me,"

with animated enthusiasm. Thalassa and Hertha waited by the entrance, not wanting to interrupt. Unable to stay still, Hertha's gaze wandered over the children sitting in rows. Her eyes suddenly fixed on a little boy seated in the middle. After looking intently for a few seconds, she became even more certain that the boy was Georgia's child! Having met with Georgia holding the child several times, Hertha had taken a good look at him before. Those distinct almond-shaped

her belief that he was indeed the child of Georgia and Alaric. Now

looked in the same direction and saw the child too. Understanding Hertha's feelings, Thalassa gently squeezed her hand, offering silent

finished the story. Hearing from the staff that someone was looking for him, he turned toward Thalassa and Hertha with a friendly smile, "You were looking for me?" Thalassa quickly responded, politely saying, "Yes, Principal. We were wondering

back to the children, "Piper will play

The children's innocently unanimous

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