Chapter 558 - Five Hundred And Fifty-eight: Anabelle Found Her Niche (2/2)

”Good work,” Isabella said - that was as far as her thank you went.

”Thank you, Anabelle,”

”Me too,”

The twins picked up her actions very quickly as usual except Neon.

Since Anabelle was seated beside the young boy, she leaned towards him and said, ”If you are still unsure of which utensils to use first, watch me or what others are doing and follow their lead,”

”Thank you, Anabelle,” Neon said, the smile beginning in his eyes, then touched his lips, and the little dimple that played at the corner of his mouth appeared, even dazzling Ailee who had been watching them.

At that moment, Ailee was utterly frozen in time. Neon's eyes twinkled with humor and he was so cute – and so utterly unaware of his charm. It was as if the sun rays danced upon her face. Ailee was almost jealous that the smile was reserved for Anabelle - she wanted Neon to smile for her too.

Ailee hoped that Neon never leaves her, so she could stare at his smile forever. She had this sudden feeling to keep him hidden permanently, she didn't want anyone else to see his smile - not even her brother, Allen, nor Isabella nor Anabelle. She only wanted that smile for herself.

At once the little girl shook the thought out of her head. What was she thinking? She didn't even understand what she was thinking.

The smile on Neon's face made Anabelle's heart swell with joy. For the first time in her life, she had this feeling of satisfaction, like she had achieved something big. For the first time in her life, she was good at something Isabella couldn't do. It was safe to say she found her niche.

Jacqueline smirked, maybe the children weren't so hopeless after all. But then, the challenge has been issued and she would not go easy on them. At once, she clapped her hands and the maids from before walked in again, and took away the food they were about to dig into.

”What now? Didn't we get it right?” Anabelle was frustrated. She was sure she had done it right and the others carefully followed her lead.

”Of course, you did right but a punishment for one is a punishment for all,” Jacqueline said, walking over to Julie's side and they understood at once.

It was Julie who caused them to fail.

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