Ariana harbored no favorable sentiments toward her. So, without a flicker of emotion, she averted her gaze and turned her attention to Adele, who was standing next to Sadie.

Then, Adele's large eyes were affixed on her, unblinking.

Ariana's recollections darted to the scene Sonia had described earlier - Adele squatted under the blazing sun, engaged in her counting. A pang of empathy gripped her heart.

Just as Ariana prepared to say something, Sadie subtly shifted her stance, obstructing Ariana's view while casting a hostile glare at her.

Her voice dripped with acrimony as she asked, “What's caught your attention? I found your behavior strange yesterday, and now fate has us cross paths again! Could it be that you have your eye on my child?"