Chapter 239

Chapter 239:
The door opened, and Millie entered with Ari nestled in her arms, prompting Alexia to cross the room with a bright smile.
“Look who it is—Ari!” Alexia beamed, presenting a gift. “You remember me, don’t you?”
With a sweet voice, Ari replied, “Alexia,” though she hesitated before accepting the present, her eyes flicking to Millie for approval.
Millie gave a reassuring nod, and Ari’s face lit up as she hugged the big-eared dog plushie close. “Thank you, Alexia,” she said, joy sparkling in her eyes. Unable to resist, Alexia reached out and gently pinched Ari’s cheek, adoration plain on her face.
A soft, affectionate smile brightened Millie’s face as well.
Chairs slid back and everyone found their places around the table.
While they waited for Charles to arrive, Alexia leaned in and said, “I’ve already spoken with a few doctors. The sooner we start Ari’s tests, the better. Once everything’s filed, we’ll be ready to schedule her surgery.”
Ari’s attention wasn’t completely focused, so Millie had to wait until she could sign Ari’s surgery consent form as a legal guardian. Still, they could begin preparing for that day.
Millie acknowledged the update, her voice sincere. “Thank you, Alexia.”
Waving it off, Alexia replied with an easy grin, “Don’t mention it. I’ll make sure Giffard takes the lead on the surgery. His skills are second to none.”
Turning to Ari, she added a gentle reassurance. “There’s nothing to worry about, sweetheart. Once this is over, you’ll be running and playing like every other kid.” Although the thought of surgery made Ari a little uneasy, she gave a brave nod, resolve shining in her eyes. No matter how daunting it seemed, she would face whatever pain came her way—she wanted nothing more than to belong.
Unable to resist, Millie wrapped Ari in another hug, her heart swelling with emotion.
Just then, Charles breezed in with a cheerful, “I’m here!” and gave a nod to the wait staff to start serving. He hadn’t come empty-handed either; another thoughtful gift found its way to Ari’s side. The little girl had truly won everyone over.
Joy and warmth filled the room, turning their gathering into something truly special.
While they enjoyed their dinner, every corner of the internet seemed alive with conversation about Serena. From her chart-topping tracks to every stage she graced, she remained the center of everyone’s fascination. Social media feeds overflowed with videos—countless vloggers chose her music as the soundtrack for their content.
Attempts to cover her songs popped up everywhere; a handful nailed the melodies and earned applause, while others stumbled but found only encouragement, since everyone was there for the fun.
Curiosity only grew as fans speculated about who Serena really was. Newest update provided by.net
“That mask is hiding something. Maybe she’s actually a celebrity in disguise?”
“How long before she finally reveals her face? I need to know!”
“I’m dying of suspense, too!”
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