The ice cream shop buzzed with life as children ran around with sticky fingers, giggles filling the air. Primily sat at a table by the window, her tiny hands wrapped around a cup of melting strawberry ice cream. Beside her, Valerie leaned back in her chair, sipping her coffee with a warm smile as she watched Primily enjoy her treat.
“You’ve got it all over your chin, silly girl,” Valerie teased, reaching for a napkin.
Primily giggled, swiping at her face with the back of her hand. “I’m saving it for later,” she joked, earning a laugh from Valerie.
Across the street, unnoticed by the pair, a woman stepped out of the shadows. Her dark hair cascaded in soft waves, her figure draped in an ethereal light that seemed to set her apart from the bustling city. Emily stood still for a moment, her
