Chương 7: Side Story 7: I Love Everything About You

One long and three short silhouettes elongated on the pathway. Sometimes, they overlapped each other as the four people playfully teased one another.

One man and three children walked together with their backs facing the setting sun. After passing several houses, they finally arrived at the one at the end of the road. 

A white-painted house resembling a cottage stood in the middle of a quite spacious yard. Various types of flowers were in full bloom, creating a sea of colors among the green lawn. 

On one side of the yard, a woman was holding a baby's hands as the little one tried to stand on her toes.

Happy laughter exploded from the baby because her mother playfully encouraged her to stand. An orange tabby curled lazily on the lawn. Sometimes, his pointy ears twitched. 

Once the four people came closer to the gate, the man shouted, "Who'll be the first to hug Mommy?"

The three children shrieked.

"Me!"

"Hey! Don't push me!"