“That won't happen. The police are the good guys; they protect us,"

Melon assured, making a silly face and sticking out his tongue before bounding off to explore the realms of a picture book, content in his own world.

Ariana, left helplessly shaking her head, turned her attention to her computer, ready to immerse herself in work.

During the period of Ariana's convalescence, the kindergarten had also announced a delay in the commencement of classes. However, time raced by swiftly, and it was now the eve of Melon's inaugural day at kindergarten, with Ariana's injuries well on their way to healing.

Ariana decided to celebrate Melon's impending kindergarten journey.