Amelia Clarke followed behind them, moved and filled with gratitude as she watched the mature man in front leading the little-boy-like Mason Carter.
Not only were Elijah Moreland's family coming over this evening, but Owen Moreland's second uncle, Benjamin Moreland, had returned as well. Owen had mentioned that he was planning to retire after the new year and stay in Capital City for good.
Amelia entered the tea shop and selected a box of high-quality tea leaves for each of the Moreland male elders according to their preferences, and purchased a high-end scarf for each of the female elders, choosing different styles to match their individual temperaments.
For everyone else, Amelia picked out some snacks and fruits from the supermarket.
Exiting the mall, there was a vendor selling cartoon-patterned balloons that children adore. Mason's eyes lit up when he saw them; although he didn't voice his desire, he gave Amelia a pitiful look with his big eyes.
