Chapter 2100

Mavis and Callum joined the next activity—the egg-and-spoon race. Contestants would work in pairs, where the parent would be blindfolded and balance an egg on the spoon with one hand behind their back, while their child would guide them down the course. The family that finished in the shortest time would win. With her face mostly covered by a mask, hat, and now a blindfold, Mavis looked almost entirely hidden, which made Callum giggle non-stop. One of the nearby parents asked, "Aren't you hot with that mask and hat on in this summer heat?" Mavis responded calmly, "I had an allergic reaction a few days ago, and my face broke out in red spots. I didn't want to scare the kids, so I covered up." This explanation was met with understanding nods, and the parents did not ask any more questions. When the principal blew the whistle, all the children from the eight participating family teams yelled and guided their parents to the finish line. Mavis' calm nature and trust in Cal