Percival froze for a moment, "What's gotten into the master?"

Vivienne picked up a spoon and tasted it - soft, mushy, and sweet, Mr. Wolf's craftsmanship.

She pursed her lips, "The master doesn't like eating lotus seeds, no matter how they're prepared."

Percival paused, then offered a wry smile, "My oversight."

Vivienne looked up at him, understanding in her eyes. This wasn't Mr. Wolf's fault. "Grandpa still holding a grudge?"

Percival nodded reluctantly, "Seems like it's finally settled now."

Vivienne chuckled and went back to her bowl of sweet porridge.

That night, they stayed with the Perez family.

The next morning, Vivienne was just waking up when she heard rustling noises close by.

She thought it was Mr. Wolf making the sound.

Just as she was about to open her eyes, Zara's finger poked her face, followed by a deliberately softened voice, "Why are you still sleeping, sis? It's already bright outside." Vivienne was speechless.

Was it Natalia and Yasmine?

"Yasmine, don't touch!"

Natalia Perez whispered a warning, "Brother said sis needs more sleep to get better. What if waking her up now makes her health worse?"

Natalia looked sad but retracted her finger, biting her lip, "But Natalia wants to play with sis. It's been so long since you last visited."

"That's still no excuse. Sis's health is most important. Do you want to see her get sick?"

Whether it was her sister's scolding or genuine sadness, Yasmine Perez's lips quivered, and tears started to fall.

Vivienne couldn't bear it any longer and turned to face them, pretending she had just woken up, "Natalia and Yasmine, sis is up."

Seeing that Vivienne was indeed awakened by her, Yasmine couldn't hold back and burst into tears, "Sis, Yasmine didn't mean to. Yasmine doesn't want you to get sick. Being sick is awful." Natalia, caught in the emotional tide, also started crying.

"Sis, don't be mad at Yasmine. It wasn't on purpose."

Vivienne was dumbfounded.

logic was more complicated

inadvertently scared them, it was

and Yasmine, don't cry.

their tears and

Vivienne smiled and nodded.

asked, "Then why did sis sleep

flickered, "Sis stayed up late last night, so I

a knowing look and voiced out,

Playing games?

taken aback, not understanding what the kids

people can play. When mom can't get up in the morning, dad always takes us away, saying he lost track of time playing games with

does Uncle Yuri

"Vivienne, you're awake."

crisp morning air. Vivienne felt as though she had seen a lifeline, pressing her temples, "Mr. Wolf, you're finally back!" Percival, seeing her state, chuckled, "I got caught up with grandpa playing chess, sorry

took off his jacket, revealing a bunch of freshly picked flowers,

"Wow, such beautiful flowers."

in

the two

Yasmine hesitated, looking towards Vivienne

were meant for her;

her and gathered around Vivienne

"And mine too..."

it was the pollen or the empty stomach,

out of bed and

check on her but

door. Let

voice came through, "Stay

two kids exchanged looks, their

managed to open the door, Percival was waiting, immediately

looked concerned, "I'll call the

breath, "Mr. Wolf, it's unnecessary. I'm just having a

concern, "Are you still feeling unwell? I've already thrown away the flowers." Vivienne wanted to say

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