Ariana took the little girl in her arms, tenderly stroking her hair.
Adele didn’t say a single word and just buried her face in Ariana’s arms.
Seeing how much Adele seemed to like the woman in front of her, the employee couldn’t help but smile. “So, her name is Adele? What a lovely child! You really need to take good care of her. Don’t let such a young girl wander the streets alone.”
Still cradling Adele, Ariana thanked the employee for everything.
Then, Ariana’s gaze fell on the remaining cakes still displayed by the window. She turned to the employee and asked, “Could you also help me wrap all these cakes? I’ll take them to celebrate her birthday with some friends.”
“sure! I’ll be happy to give you a discount,” the employee replied with a bright smile. After saying this, she immediately went to pack the cakes. “Luckily, we also have some small gifts left in the store.
I’ll add them to your basket to make the celebration even more special.”
Ariana smiled and nodded gratefully. She carried Adele in her arms and went to sit at one of the tables.
Adele looked at Ariana with unfeigned love, quietly snuggling into Ariana’s embrace. With both of her hands firmly clinging to Ariana’s clothes, Adele muttered in her small voice, “Aria.”
“Yes, sweetie? What’s the matter?” Ariana asked, gently stroking the girl’s hair. When her gaze fell on the untouched cake still on the table, she said softly, “Happy birthday, Adele.”
When Ariana said those words, a happy smile appeared on Adele’s cherubic face, and her dimples showed. She Looked very happy.
The little girl then pushed the cake towards Ariana and said in her sweet, childish voice, “For you.”
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Seeing that Adele was offering her birthday cake, Ariana felt her heart melt even more. She pulled Adele into a warm embrace, gently patting the child’s back. In a soft, soothing voice, she said to the little girl, “There’s no need to rush. Once your daddy gets here, we’ll eat together, okay?”
Hearing what Ariana said, Adele lowered her head silently.
No sooner had the words left Ariana’s mouth than Holden rushed into the cake shop anxiously.
Holden, perhaps a touch too anxious, rushed in hastily, his demeanor appearing angry. Adele, startled, sought refuge in Ariana’s arms.
Ariana, charmed by Adele’s cuteness, gently touched her head and reassured her, “Don’t be afraid; with me here, Daddy promises not to scold you. I know you want to celebrate your birthday with me, right?”
Nodding from the shelter of Ariana’s embrace, Adele communicated her agreement.
“Daddy will definitely not scold you. Aria will protect you, Adele,”
Ariana declared, smiling gently as she rubbed Adele’s head.