Bab 570: A Clue

"Look, Gabe! This is when I lost my first tooth," Arabelle said, pointing to a picture of herself grinning with a gap-toothed smile. "And this is my first birthday! Look at all the balloons!"

Gabe smiled warmly, as he squished her cheeks between his palms. "You were so tiny, Arabelle. Like a little balloon yourself. And I see that you have your gaze on the prize.. So, did you eat all of the cake that you are eyeing?"

Arabelle pouted like a little duck and rolled her eyes," I don't remember. But I was a growing kid and Mum said that children who are growing should not worry about eating well."

"I agree with your mum so don't get all pouty on me, Missy." Gabe rolled his eyes, even as he glanced at Autumn, who was sifting through another box in the corner of the room.