Chapter 563: S13: We Will Live Well to Honor Her
Three years later.
It was a bright and cheerful spring afternoon. The air hummed with joyful laughter in the backyard as everyone enjoyed the celebration.
Calix and Leslie hosted a charming birthday celebration for their youngest daughter, Chaline, who had just turned three. The event was small and intimate, involving only the close family and friends.
The family’s spacious backyard by the lake was adorned with pastel decorations and balloons, including an array of vibrant flowers that swayed gently in the breeze.
Calliope, now almost ten years old, was still a bundle of energy. She darted around in her lavender dress, her giggles echoing through the yard as she played with her cousins near the lake.
"Chali! Catch me if you can!"
Calliope called, waving at the little Chaline, who tottered after her with unsteady but determined steps. The birthday girl was lovely in her pink dress.
"Poppy, not too fast!" Leslie called out gently as she balanced a tray of iced strawberry lychee drinks toward the refreshment table, "Your sister is still little."
"Mama, I’m just teaching her to run faster!"
Calliope shouted back with a mischievous grin. Turning around, she ran toward Chaline before catching her little sister, eliciting hearty giggles from the little one.
"Big Sister! Hahaha!!"