After finishing their lunch, Ariana decided to go to the playground with Axel. Their driver returned to the parking lot while their nanny continued to follow them. Axel cheerfully ran around, playing all the games available in the mall area. Meanwhile, Ariana and the nanny sat on a bench, watching the little boy play tirelessly.

"What was Axel like when he came to Zeroun's residence?" Ariana suddenly inquired. Her attention remained fixed on the small child who was now busy hitting a plastic ...