Shaking her head, Joana replied, "No, I'm truly fine. Just a bit fatigued today, that's all." Having finished her tea, Joana stood. "Thank you for the tea. I'm going to spend some time playing with the children, if that's alright."
Nodding in agreement, Sonia offered a smile, albeit with a hint of skepticism regarding Joana's well-being. Before any further questions arose, Joana retreated to the playroom, engaging with the children for the rest of the afternoon.
Michaela and Joana, along with the other children, enjoyed a delightful afternoon filled with games of hide-and-seek, tea parties, and arts and crafts. By day's end, Michaela had forged several new friendships, animatedly sharing tales of her time with Chara and her other companions on the journey back home. The elevator ride to
