Kapitel 270: Forgive Me

The children were dashing towards the staircase when they froze. A woman they had never seen before descended the pearly steps. They all paused, eyes wide, and with mouths ajar at her beauty. Amidst the crowd, one child recognized her first. 

"Auntie?" 

Lina slowly blinked at the strange child calling her. 

"It's older sister, not auntie," Lina responded, her lips twitching in amusement. "I'm only—"

"What are you doing here, Auntie?" the little girl asked with large eyes. She turned her head and peered around at their surroundings. Excitement flooded her face, as a large smile made its way to her lips.

"Is Uncle Kaden here too?" Hazel eagerly asked. She had the face of a child waking up to Christmas morning and finally seeing all the presents she had received.