Celia felt a surge of emotions, but she hid her distress. She coolly led Daniel towards the men's restroom, saying, "You're a big kid now, so you can go there alone, right?"

Daniel nodded, and his cheeks turned a bright shade of red. "I can handle it on my own, Mom. I'll be back real quick."

Celia thought it was funny how Daniel became even more adorable than usual when he was nervous.

True to his word, Daniel returned in no time, his hands properly washed. He offered his ...