Though it was ultimately a false alarm, it had been terrifying.
The yacht was now surrounded by darkness, ringed by bodyguards. The guests were lethargic, especially the two mothers who had brought their children. Having brought neither bodyguards nor servants—only a nanny each—they were essentially helpless.
Although Nie Han apologized repeatedly and promised an immediate return, everyone remained on edge. The two mothers huddled together. Only Xiao Ayuan was still in high spirits, running in circles around the lounge. Feeling a bit more familiar with his surroundings, he tried to pull the other little boy over to play. He would sprint a lap, stop in front of the boy to chatter a few sounds, and then sprint another lap before stopping again. The little boy was timid and stayed buried in his mother’s arms, but the little girl reached out and touched Ayuan.
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