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“Really?”
Missy's eyes lit up as she exclaimed, “Where are we going, Daddy?”
“Let's go to Corleon. The scenery is picturesque, just like a movie. There are also many yummy things to eat. Most
importantly, there is Disneyland there!”
The last sentence caught Missy's attention, and she gleefully clapped her hands in joy.
Truth to be told, she did not care where they went.
As long as she was with her parents, anywhere in the world would be fun for her.
Zeke looked at Ares and the rest and ordered, “All of you can head to Corleon first to sniff out the big picture. I will
catch up with you guys shortly.”
Nodding, Ares replied, “You should spend some time with your family.”
Then, they all headed out.
As for Zeke, he took a luxurious RV from the Lewis family and drove Lacey and Missy in the direction of Corleon.
There were two more days till the second of February, and since it would only take a day to drive to Corleon, Zeke
was not in a rush to get there.
Along the way, he would occasionally stop at scenic areas where they would admire the beauty of nature together.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhen they were hungry, they would cook meals in the kitchen within the RV.
The vehicle also had a large comfortable bed to sleep in at night.
On the bed, Zeke was on Missy's left while Lacey was on her right. Lying between her parents, she felt like she was
on cloud nine.
Grinning from ear to ear, she held hands with both of her parents.
“Daddy.”
“Hm?” Zeke murmured.
“Mommy.”
“Yes?” Lacey responded too.
“In the future, both of you have to accompany me for life! No one is allowed to leave. Okay?”
“Yes,” her parents chorused in amusement.
The night breeze blew, and it grew slightly colder than before.
Despite so, the family felt lots of warmth that night.
When the morning came, the family continued on their journey.
They enjoyed the view, had picnics, and even fished.
Before they knew it, the happy day went past in a flash, and they were nearing their destination, Corleon.
By the time they arrived, it was already evening.
Even so, the lanterns that lined the streets of Corleon lit the city up. There were many people there, and it was
lively.
According to the folk custom, tomorrow was the day the dragon would rise.
Therefore, many people headed to the temple to worship the dragon deities.
Most of them prayed, hoping to receive good fortune and blessings in the future.
The temple was located right beside Throne Lake, and some said that the dragon would rise like a mirage there.
As such, people gathered before the lake, hoping to catch a glimpse of it.
Similarly, Zeke took Lacey and Missy to an area near there.
It was extremely crowded, and everyone was standing shoulder to shoulder.
Many stands were selling all kinds of snacks, childhood toys, and much more stuff. The streets were bustling with
vendors.
It was comparable to the fairs in Atheville.
Anyhow, the whole atmosphere was like paradise to Missy, who was going crazy with how much fun she was having.
She held a lollipop in one hand and hugged a few toys with the other. Even so, her eyes were fixated on the toys in
the stalls as she was ready to win them all.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMeanwhile, her parents tried to keep up their pace with her, with gentle smiles sprawled across their faces.
As long as Missy was happy, they were happy too.
Ding!
Before they knew it, the midnight bell sounded.
It was already the second of February.
Zeke noticed that Missy, who had been very lively, froze all of a sudden.
She let the toys and snacks she was holding fall onto the ground as she headed to the temple like she was in a
trance.
The strangest thing was that her eyes were closed.
Damn! Something is wrong!
Zeke panicked, and he lunged forward to scoop Missy up in his arms.
“Missy, wake up!” he urged.
Thankfully, the little girl opened her eyes soon after. She stared at Zeke blankly and asked, “Daddy, what was that?”
Huh? What is she referring to?
Zeke cautiously probed, “Missy, tell me what you saw. What happened to you earlier?”
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