Chapter 39
Liora’s POV
The moment we stepped into the hall, a lively hum surrounded us; children calling out to one another, laughter rising above the low murmur of parents gathered in small clusters. Some were seated, others stood in quiet conversation, their attention subtly shifting with each new arrival, and then… it shifted to us.
Aurora tightened her grip on our hands, her excitement almost tangible.
“There!” she exclaimed, tugging eagerly. “That’s my class!”
Before we could slow her down, she pulled us forward toward a group of children and a neatly dressed woman standing nearby.
“Miss Elena!” Aurora called brightly.
The woman turned, her gaze flickering with polite curiosity as it settled on us.
“And these are my mummy and daddy!” Aurora announced proudly, her voice ringing
