Aimee’s sudden reaction startled Isabelle.

The girl’s utensils clattered against the table, her usually calm eyes now glowing with a light that almost seemed too vivid for her. Her eyes widened, lips trembling as if she wanted to say something but couldn’t, her little body leaning forward unconsciously.

Isabelle froze, stunned.

She hadn’t seen such an expression from Aimee before. Was this… excitement?

Her heart shifted strangely. Even Ryan, her own son had pushed ...