As they returned to the villa, a collective sigh of relief swept through everyone present.
After refreshing themselves with a shower and changing into dry clothes, they sat down to savor hot ginger tea. Despite their attempts to move past the harrowing ordeal, the lingering fear persisted.
Anan, oblivious to the events, remained curious, yearning to glimpse the unfolding drama she had been shielded from. He longed to catch a glimpse of the ducks that had caused such commotion.
As his parents leaped into the pond, Anan's delight bubbled over, his urge to dance and giggle irrepressible.
Observing her daughter's innocence, Qiao Xuan exchanged a glance with Shao Yunduan and sighed. "I never anticipated that those mountain bandits would harbor such formidable adversaries…"
Shao Yunduan's gaze hardened, his agreement tacit. "Indeed, it was unexpected."
