185: MEMORIES 2

ARIEL'S POV [FLASHBACK CONTINUES] I tiptoed quietly into my children's bedroom, trying not to wake Janice, who was sleeping soundly in her crib. Lukel was already waiting for me, his big brown eyes lighting up as soon as he saw me. "Mommy, are you going to read me a bedtime story?" he asked eagerly, his small hands clutching his favorite teddy bear tightly. "Yes, my love," I replied with a smile, settling down on the edge of his bed. "Which story would you like to hear tonight?" Lukel thought for a moment before pointing to a book on his shelf. "Can we read the one about the princess and the dragon?" "Of course," I told him, pulling out the book and opening it to the first page. As I started reading, Lukel snuggled closer to me, his eyes fixed on the colorful illustrations. As I continued to read, Lukel would occasionally interrupt with questions or comments, showing me how much he was engaged in the story. I couldn't help but feel proud of my little boy's curious mind and his l