Chapter 264: What Did She Dream of Last Night
Blinking her eyes, Calliope tilted her head, confused and intrigued by Calix’s words. She looked at Leslie before moving her eyes to Director Li. The older woman was serving the cups on the table.
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Eh... Why did everyone look serious ah?
Calliope was still a child but, she was old enough to perceive the situation around her. She couldn’t help but wonder what made her favorite uncle and aunt look sad.
"Uncle and Auntie wanna talk to Poppy? About what?" asked Calliope, pointing to herself with one hand, "Why do you look sad ah?"
Calix and Leslie froze momentarily, never expecting Calliope to notice the somber ambiance around them.
Director Li said nothing as she assumed the role of a listener. She wouldn’t speak until it was needed. It was better to let the Xu spouses and Calliope talk between themselves first.
Refraining from sighing out of uneasiness, Calix curled up his lips but, the smile didn’t reach his eyes. He quietly asked Calliope, "Poppy, do we look sad to you?"
"Yes," replied Calliope with a nod. Her round eyes expressed her curiosity, "Why, Uncle? Had bad dreams? Auntie too?"
Calliope recalled the time she spent with Leslie and Calix yesterday.
She had so much fun going on a picnic with them, so much so that she wanted to do it every day.
Calliope’s desire led her to come up with a wish before she went to bed last night – the one she started having but not daring to say it out loud.