HappyNovelChapter 545 Briony pressed her lips together and sighed. "I'll take your pictures first, and then your dad can take a few of us together. That way, we'll all be in the photos." The two kids stared at her, puzzled by this arrangement.
Stewart understood immediately-Briony had no intention of taking a family portrait with all four of them together. He didn't want to force her, either.
"Your mom's got a good idea," Stewart said, scooping both kids into his arms. "Someone has to take the pictures, right?" Was that really true? The kids seemed doubtful, but when grown-ups decide to bend the rules, kids never really stand a chance.
So Briony took a few snapshots of Stewart and the kids. Afterward, the kids ran over to her side, and Stewart snapped spictures of Briony with them.
When the last photo was taken, Briony patted their heads. "Pictures are done. Now, let's enjoy the view, okay?" "Okay!" "Okay!" Whatever tension lingered between the adults, the kids didn't notice. Their happiness was undimmed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe Ferris wheel climbed higher, finally reaching the very top.
Little Nina squealed, "We have to make a wish!" Stewart looked down at her, amused. "Who told you that?" "I heard people say that when the Ferris wheel gets to the highest point, if you make a wish in your heart, it'll ctrue!" Hearing this, little Maimmediately pressed his palms together, closed his eyes, and made a silent wish. Seeing her brother, Little Nina hurried to do the same, squeezing her eyes shut and whispering in her heart: I wish I could always be with Mom, Dad, and little Mario! Briony didn't believe in making wishes on Ferris wheels. Stewart didn't either.
But in their children's innocent world, even the tiniest rumor could bring endless joy.
So, when the kids insisted they make wishes too, Stewart and Briony exchanged a glance and, for once in perfect sync, closed their eyes and pressed their hands together, playing along.
As the Ferris wheel began its gentle descent, their precious family moment slowly ticked away.
Stewart looked at Briony, his eyes soft with longing and regret. He knew this fleeting tas a fam of four meant little to her. She was only doing this for the kids' sake.
He also knew he shouldn't hope for anything more.
The Ferris wheel slowed to a stop.
The door slid open. Briony took little Maby the hand and stepped out.
Stewart picked up Little Nina. His legs wobbled slightly as he stood, but he caught himself by gripping the doorframe.
Carl and Crystal climbed out, too.
Little Nina's eyes sparkled-she wanted to try more rides.
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But Stewart was starting to look pale. He handed Little Nina over to Crystal, turned away quickly and hurried to ve nearby trash can. He pulled out a a handkerchief, covering his mouth to stifle a cough, but deep red blood still bloomed across the fabric. Carl cover and handed Stewart a bottle of water.
Stewart took it, walked to the trash can, and rinsed out his mouth. He tossed the bloodstained handkerchief away.
A little distance away, Little Nina was tugging at Briony's hand, still eager to try more rides.
"Mommy has to get back to work," Briony said gently. "Let's just do the Ferris wheel today. I'll bring you and little Maback another time, okay?"
"But by then, Daddy will already be far, far away!" Little Nina's voicem wavered, her mood suddenly turning somber. Mommy, why does Daddy have to go so far away?" For sreason, the usually sensible Little Nina was more anxious than usual today.
"Mommy, I don't want Daddy to go so far." Stewart was walking back just in tto hear his daughter's plea. He opened his mouth to answer, but his phone buzzed in his pocket.
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