Veronica's face flushed a bright red as she exclaimed in embarrassment. "Oh, you've got your wires crossed. Moran was helping me with my school work. Nothing more!"
Ellinor simply shrugged, not bothering to clarify or change her statement.
Moran, on the other hand, didn't seem to mind. He just shyly tugged at his lips and glanced at the three children nestled between the two women, remarking, "The kids are growing up so fast. Time flies."
Ellinor turned her gaze to the scenery whizzing past their car window, murmuring in agreement. "Yeah, time really does fly..."
In the blink of an eye, three years had passed.
...
Green Park in Greenhaven was the ideal spot for a spring picnic. Many families would bring their children here to play on weekends when the weather was nice.
Ellinor and Veronica led the children ahead, while Moran trailed behind, carrying all the necessary supplies.
Once they found a suitable patch of green, Veronica turned to Moran. "Let's set up over there, Moran."
Moran nodded in agreement. "Sounds good."
Then the two of them busied themselves with setting up the picnic blanket and arranging the food and beverages they had brought.
After taking a few pictures of their spread, Veronica called over their little troop for a group photo.
The three young ones adored their auntie and quickly scampered over.
Moran wasn't one for photographs, and to avoid being in the frame, he retreated a few steps and watched the scene unfold with a soft smile in his eyes.
Ellinor joined him, studying his expression before asking softly, "You've fallen for her, haven't you?"
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