Olivia
Seeing the normally reserved toddlers immediately scramble over to Clarissa, eagerly clambering onto her silk skirt hem with little regard for manners or sticky fingers, made my heart squeeze.
She didn’t even bat an eye, instantly pulling toys and books from her large handbag as if by magic. My stunned delight must have shown on my face, because Clarissa glanced up and laughed openly.
“Of course I had to bring the little ones some gifts,” she said with a cheeky grin as she held up a little stuffed zebra that Aurora was practically going bananas over. “I always have to spoil any little children I come across.”
I couldn’t help but giggle. “I’m not complaining,” I said. “Thank you so much, Clarissa. Really. That’s very nice of you.”
Clarissa waved me off with a chu
