By late August, Northhaven City already carried the first hint of fall. The linden trees along Larkspur River were in bloom earlier than usual that year.
At dusk, the setting sun tinged the river red, and the sweet fragrance of the blossoms drifted along the riverbank.
It was the weekend, and families were arriving to picnic and admire the flowers along the grassy bank.
Julian found a quieter spot and began setting up a canopy.
Chloe took Sunny beneath the linden trees to gather fallen blossoms.
Sunny crouched earnestly beneath one tree. She wore the pink princess dress Chloe had bought her, and her hair was tied into two small pigtails. Dressed in soft pink from head to toe, she was so adorable that passing adults couldn't help looking twice.
Chloe crouched nearby and used her phone
