Chapter 1447
Veronica’s face flushed a bright red as she exclaimed in embarrassment. “Oh, you’ve got your wires crossed. Moran was helping me with my school work. Nothing
more!”
Ellinor simply shrugged, not bothering to clarify or change her statement.
Moran, on the other hand, didn’t seem to mind. He just shyly tugged at his lips and glanced at the three children nestled between the two women, remarking, “The kids are growing up so fast. Time flies.”
Ellinor turned her gaze to the scenery whizzing past their car window, murmuring in agreement. “Yeah, time really does fly…”
In the blink of an eye, three years had passed.
Green Park in Greenhaven was the ideal spot for a spring picnic. Many families would bring their children here to play on weekends when the weather was nice.
Ellinor and Veronica led the children ahead, while Moran trailed behind, carrying all the necessary supplies.
Once they found a suitable patch of green, Veronica turned to Moran. “Let’s set up over there, Moran.”
Moran nodded in agreement. “Sounds good.”
Then the two of them busied themselves with setting up the picnic blanket and arranging the food and beverages they had brought.
After taking a few pictures of their spread, Veronica called over their little troop for a group photo.
The three young ones adored their auntie and quickly scampered over.
Moran wasn’t one for photographs, and to avoid being in the frame, he retreated a few steps and watched the scene unfold with a soft smile in his eyes.
Ellinor joined him, studying his expression before asking softly, “You’ve fallen for her haven’t you?”
Caught off guard by her question, Moran’s cheeks flushed slightly before he nodded in admission.
“To be honest, I used to have quite a bit of prejudice against Veronica. I thought she was frivolous and spoiled. But ever since you asked me to tutor her, I’ve realized she’s a pretty straightforward girl.” He confessed.
Ellinor couldn’t help but agree. “She’s definitely simple. Especially here.” With that, she tapped her own forehead, clearly implying Veronica wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed.
Moran understood her meaning immediately and chuckled in response. He didn’t deny it. Veronica might not be the brightest, but that was part of her charm.
As they continued their conversation, they watched Veronica take photos of the children.
Suddenly, a chill ran down Ellinor’s spine. It was an all-too-familiar feeling.
Once upon a time, a certain man named Theo used to give her that same sensation with just one piercing glare.
Ellinor’s heart thumped in her chest as she instinctively turned to look in the direction of her unease. Under a nearby parasol, a man sitting in a wheelchair was looking in their direction.
His face was obscured by a sun-protective mask and dark sunglasses, making it impossible to make out his features.
Though it was a sunny day, it was rare to see a man so cautious about UV rays.
“Mommy! Mommy!”
Her son’s shout pulled Ellinor’s attention away. As a mother, she naturally turned her gaze to him.
Adrian was eagerly bouncing around and pointing at the sky with a look of pure yearning on his face.
Ellinor approached him, asking, “What’s wrong?”
Adrian looked at her with hopeful eyes. “Mommy, I want to fly a kite too! I want a Mechanical Hero kite!”
Following her son’s pointing finger, Ellinor looked up to see a Mechanical Hero kite soaring in the sky.
