BuzzNovel“Hello there, we're your new neighbors from next door. I'm Parrish Whitley, and this is my wife and our son. Cole,
why don’t you say hello to the gentleman?”
“Hello, Grandpa!”
“You flatter me, sir and madam, but I'm only the Whitley family’s butler,” Dawson replied, bowing politely in
return.
“Are you taking Lessie to school now?”
“Yes, | am.”
“Well, we just moved in, and it's Cole's first day at a new school. He's a bit nervous, so we wanted to ask how
Lessie feels about walking to school with him from now on. Of course, either my wife or | would drop them off
and pick them up.”
Parrish’s tone was warm and gentle, completely different from his usual commanding presence at work. Right
now, he was just a father.
“Well...” Dawson hesitated, clearly unsure.
“Yes,” Alessia answered for him, her voice calm and clear.
“But, Miss-” Dawson began, concerned.
“Ill talk to Max about it,” Alessia said quietly.
“Why not ask your mom and dad?” Cole blurted out, only for his mother, Jade, to gently cover his mouth.
“Because they don’t care,” Alessia replied, her tone almost indifferent.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJade and Parrish exchanged a glance, their hearts aching for the little girl who
seemed so detached.
“Who says no one cares?” Jade said, crouching down to Alessia’s level. “We care a lot! That's why we cover
this morning to ask how you felt, and to say hello to Dawson.” She took Alessia’s backpack and handed it to
Parrish, then helped straighten the girl's collar. A soft floral scent wafted over Alessia, soothing and light.
“Aunt Jade, you smell nice,” Alessia said shyly.
Jade blushed and gently pinched Alessia’s cheek. “Thank you, Lessie. You smell nice too.”
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Alessia sniffed her own hand, a little puzzled when she couldn’t smell anything. Her confused little expression
melted Jade’s heart, and on impulse, Jade kissed her cheek with a loud, playful smack.
Alessia froze, stunned-no one had ever done that to her before.
Seeing her startled, Jade quickly dabbed at Alessia’s cheek with her handkerchief. “Oh, I'm sorry! Did | scare
you? I'll try to control myself next time. Don’t be afraid, sweetheart.”
Jade pressed her palms together, apologizing so earnestly that Alessia couldn't help but giggle.
“Don’t worry. When | was little, my mom used to kissall the time,” Cole piped up. “But once | started
kindergarten, she stopped because Dad said boys and girls should have sboundaries. But before | go to
class, Mom and Dad always givea hug.”
With that, Cole stepped forward and hugged Alessia. “You'll do great today,” he said, giving her a reassuring pat
on the back.
“Just like this!” Cole explained seriously, making it clear he wasn’t trying to take advantage, just showing Alessia
what he meant.
Alessia pressed her lips together, saying nothing, but her eyes were bright with curiosity.
Soon it was tto head to school.
With Alessia’s quiet agreement,
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The affection was comforting, yet unfamiliar to Alessia; she hesitated, then copied Cole and waved goodbye.
“Do all moms and dads do that?” she asked quietly.
“I don’t know,” Cole said, “but mine do. And they'll do it for you, too.”
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