Chapter 122: Epilogue
Nana Rossi’s mansion was filled with cheerful hustle and bustle of birthday preparations.
Streamers, balloons, and decorations were already half done from the night before, but Aurora had come early with Aria and Leo to give it the finishing touches.
And tagging along—excitedly bouncing with energy—was Caleb, thrilled at the chance of celebrating his Great Nana’s birthday.
Aurora directed the kids as they gathered around the table laden with supplies.
"Alright, we’ve got streamers, balloons, flowers... and I think Nana will love those ribbon curls we’re putting up by the windows," she said, smiling at their eager little faces. "Who’s ready to help me make this the best birthday Nana’s ever had?"
"Me!" Aria and Leo shouted in unison, raising their hands and giggling as they exchanged grins.
Caleb nodded solemnly, keeping his eye on the ribbons. He loved birthdays, but he wasn’t so sure about sharing his Great Nana with Aria and Leo.
Nana was his special person, after all, and he hoped his "mean Mommy" would make sure these two knew it.
Still, there was fun to be had, and he didn’t mind pitching in.
Aurora handed Aria a pile of blue streamers. "Aria, could you drape these around the chairs? Make them look all fancy for Nana."
Aria nodded excitedly and scampered off, carefully arranging the streamers with all the focus her little hands could manage.