Chapter 20 - Wrapped Around Her Finger (2/2)

'Please don't get upset. I promise I will never do it again. I'm sorry.'

Luna read the words on the board. She'd never expected that a little girl like her could write with impressive strokes at her young age.

Joanna looked over Luna's shoulders and read what her niece had written for Luna to see.

Wait. What?

Her pampered and spoiled niece was apologizing to Luna? How was this possible? Amber never apologized to anyone before. She could even start a silent cold war against her own father, and yet with Luna's words, her little niece already submitted herself to Luna. Was Amber's need of a mother figure finally showing?

Joanna gave a good look to Luna. She could guess Luna was still in her mid-twenties. She's still young and looked like the usual career woman one could meet anywhere, but there's something about her that piqued one's interest which Joanna couldn't point out. Maybe her eyes? Her smile? Or the way she presented herself to everyone.

Luna's resolve slightly faltered. Amber made a promise, but she had yet to teach the child about making promises.

”You promise?” Luna asked.

Amber nodded her head, her small fist holding the side of her dress.

”Then make a pinky promise with me.” Luna motioned the girl to copy her, and they made a pinky promise.

”You have to remember your promise. If you break it, I will be really disappointed in you, got it?”

Joanna could only watch in awe as the two started to get along as if they knew each other for a long time. Her niece looked like an obedient puppy, listening and following Luna around. She even let Luna feed her and give her the medicines. Amber was clearly wrapped around Luna's finger. The little girl was really listening to her!

'What kind of miracle is this?' Joanna asked herself in disbelief. Maybe she should ask Hero's opinion about it later.