Fortunately, the distance was short; otherwise, Ling Miao would never have felt comfortable letting Ruila head home with the twins. Hobson was one thing—he was an adult male and a retired soldier, after all—but it was simply too difficult for Ruila to manage two children on her own. Ling Miao had been mulling it over and planned to try and persuade her to move back tomorrow. At first, they had all lived in the backyard with Ling Miao, but after a few days, Ruila felt out of place. Plus, with her mother’s house standing empty, she had simply decided to take the kids back there to live.
Thinking of Odeya, Ling Miao recalled what Ruila had told her about the older woman. Calculating the days, she realized Odeya ought to be returning soon—likely tomorrow. With that thought, she finished her evening routine and quickly drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, everyone rose early, having already decided on the breakfast menu the day before. The group worked in an orderly fashion, and the kitchen soon became a bustling, lively space.
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