Chapter 221: She Was Bound to Be Surprised No Matter What
Leslie and Calix didn’t talk much during their ride home. Both of them were exhausted from spending more energy than usual playing with the children. Yet, one could say none of them regretted going to the orphanage.
Leslie took a quick nap on the flight while Calix was still wide awake. He kept recalling every moment he spent with Leslie and Calliope earlier.
Really, he didn’t expect to receive anything from the little one.
Calix handed the box storing Calliope’s precious pebbles to Logan for safekeeping. It was placed together with the gifts presented by Director Li.
’Perhaps we can do something with the stones.’
Calix was reminded of the beautiful pebbles and seashells crafts done by Lucille for Amelia. His sister-in-law usually used them to make planters, accented decors and small jewelry.
Calix intended to talk about turning Calliope’s pebbles into something with Leslie before proceeding with anything.
Of course, the talk was not as important as what he planned to tell her tonight.
Calix, Leslie and their entourage reached Mapleview Hills before six. He dismissed everyone including Mrs. An who followed them to the orphanage. All of them were as tired as them.
"Welcome back, Mr. Calix and Mrs. Leslie. Did you have fun?"
Aunt Wendy cheerily greeted Calix and Leslie at the front door. Uncle Raymond was nowhere to be seen.