Third Person's POV
Hedwig also saw Trista and quietly nudged Melanie. "Melanie, that's Trista."
Melanie lowered her gaze and answered softly, "Mhm, I see her."
Hedwig stared at the woman holding Trista's hand, curious and a little uneasy. "Who is that pretty lady? Is she Trista's mom too? Does Trista have two moms?"
Melanie didn't answer directly. She just reached up and touched the top of Hedwig's head.
Her tone was gentle but serious. "Please don't tell Trista that I brought you here, okay?"
Hedwig nodded. "I won't."
She remembered how Trista had glowered at her when she hugged Melanie by the school gate last time, so she was extra cautious.
Trista always seemed to puff out her cheeks and glare at her whenever they saw each other, which made Hedwig instinctively want to hide.
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