A Luo woke up that morning, opened the door, and was greeted by brilliant sunshine.
The distant sea shimmered in the sunlight like a skirt strewn with crushed diamonds. The sight lifted her spirits, and a smile crept onto her lips.
Looks like lovely weather today. How nice!
"A Luo, you're up? I made your favorite shrimp pancakes this morning, along with oyster chowder and three-delicacy buns. Come downstairs once you've washed up, and we can eat."
Malena's gentle voice drifted up from downstairs.
A Luo quickly washed her face, carefully brushed her teeth, put on a floral beach dress, and headed downstairs in high spirits.
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, mother and daughter went out.
Ever since A Luo had returned to Whale Island, Malena had mentioned several times that she wanted to open her Dessert Shop again.
Aunt Mito had always supported Malena's idea.
On an isolated little island like Whale Island, there was rarely anything new apart from the various catches brought in from the sea. Malena's dessert-making skills had earned her a name even at Heavens Arena.
Here, they had captivated every local on Whale Island.
"A Luo, your mother's Dessert Shop is bound to do well. Everyone loves the desserts she makes!"
Aunt Mito spoke with complete sincerity.
Seeing the anticipation on Malena's face, A Luo thought it was a good idea too.
She also wanted Malena to have a more fulfilling life.
The main concern was that lately, whenever Malena had nothing to do, she complained of headaches, as though she was about to remember something she had forgotten. A Luo wondered whether Ponzu's father's ability was weakening.
A Luo was a little worried and had been struggling to find something to distract her mother!
And now, the perfect solution had practically fallen into