Sadie's voice retained its soft timbre as she extended a hand to Lift Adele, clutching the blueberry pudding in one hand and the umbrella in the other.

"Come on now, say you had a splendid time with Mommy."

Meanwhile, Sonia playfully pinched Melon's ear, reprimanding him, “In a place as crowded as this amusement park, how could you recklessly wander? What if nefarious individuals took you away? Your mother and I could be in really bad shape!"

“Forgive me, Godmother, I won't repeat it," Melon replied apologetically.

Sonia's words flowed smoothly, though in truth they were barely registered as Melon's focus was riveted on the flowerbed in the distance.