บท 197: A Hidden Thorn

"Are you sure this is the same flower?" Madeline asked the equally clueless Ethan as they checked on the flower vase the next morning. Their blank gazes stared intensely at it, yet none of them were able to explain the miracle of the half-dead flower returning to life. Not only did it grow to be healthy, but the once red rose was now a spotless white, and it filled Madeline's head with endless suspicion.

"Did someone make a transplant?" With her brows knitted dubiously, she picked up the flower vase to inspect if anyone else had laid a hand on it when they left. Noticing little Ethan's gaze turning despondent as he also wanted to take a peek, Madeline went on her knees so Ethan could also have a proper look at his flower.

"It's white." Ethan commented as he touched the petal with a finger, and Madeline nodded her head in agreement.