Chapter 28 : A little fan

Sitting on the swing bench, Natalie felt a gentle tap on her shoulder from a young boy of about nine. "Don't cry, Miss," he said with a warm smile. Natalie raised her head to see this little source of comfort, and her face lit up when she saw his innocent expression.

Once again, the boy said, "Don't cry, Miss," as he wiped away her tears with his little hands. Natalie looked at him affectionately, offering a smile and gently touching his little face. "I won't," she replied softly. At his insistence, the boy then requested, "Now, laugh!" Natalie couldn't resist and laughed at this charming angel.

The boy hurriedly plucked a flower for her and offered it, saying, "Happy now?" He advised, "Don't cry again," before walking away. However, he suddenly turned back to Natalie. "Wait," he said, showing curiosity. "I know you from somewhere." Natalie felt perplexed, considering it unlikely for someone far from home to recognize her, especially after all the changes she had undergone.

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