“What painting?” Iris questioned again, looking at Morgan inquisitively.
Morgan puckered her mouth and stared at the timer in her hand, her eyes darting back to the untouched Jenga tower on the table. “Uncle Jude came to school yesterday. He donated three pieces of painting for today’s contest. It’s a series that looks really the same as the book he gave me on my birthday. I saw it at Mrs Callaghan’s office. It’s also called ‘The Tale of Princess Butterfly’ and it’s so beautiful! But…”
Pausing, the little girl tilted and scratched her head as if she was confused. “But I don’t understand the last picture. There are two flowers instead of one… different from the book. I don’t understand. But I want it! I want it! Please…”
Hunter laughed, ruffling Morgan’s bangs, then tightened the knot on
