"Yay!" Adora exclaimed, planting a big kiss on Elliot's cheek.
Then, she animatedly recounted her day, full of teacher praise and excitement.
On the other hand, Asher did not look as cheerful as he lay on the bed.
He lowered his gaze, masking a hint of sadness.
Even though he was not interested in playing with kids his age, he still longed to make friends.
Noticing her precious son's change in demeanor, Sheena sat beside him and pulled him into her arms.
"What's wrong, Asher? Why so glum?"
Asher buried his head in Sheena's embrace, saying, "Mommy, will I ever get better?"
Sensing his distress, Sheena gently reassured him, "Modern medicine is very advanced now, Asher. Uncle Yosef is working hard to find the best treatment for you. Your illness will be cured; it's just a matter of time."
Sheena understood why Asher felt this way, especially after seeing how much fun Adora had at kindergarten.
It made his desire to join in even stronger, and it pained her to see him so upset.
The next day, Sheena and Elliot brought both kids to kindergarten for the Parents' Day event.
As soon as the family of four appeared at the kindergarten entrance, they drew everyone's attention.
Many of the mothers could not help but whisper to each other upon seeing Elliot.
"Oh my gosh! Look at that stunning couple. It's hard to believe that they'd actually choose a regular kindergarten like ours. Their family of four is too beautiful!"
"I know, right? Look at that guy! He's more handsome than a movie star. Is he actually a secret celebrity?"
"Come on, which celebrity would send their kids to a public kindergarten? Their kids are all in fancy private schools."
While the mothers whispered about Elliot, the fathers could not take their eyes off Sheena.
Hearing all the murmurs, Sheena could not resist teasing, "Mr. Jenkins, you really know how to make an entrance. You're always the center of attention no matter where you go."
The outdoor activities involved fathers and kids completing three challenges together.
The first was the "Hatch the Chick" game, where the parent had to tear a hole in the newspaper and have their child pass through the opening without ripping the newspaper apart.
The second challenge required the parent and child to transport fixed items through an obstacle course, working together to reach the finish line.
The third challenge tested the child's climbing skills. They had to complete a rock-climbing task in the shortest time to retrieve a "victory fruit".
Children who won all three challenges would receive two honor badges and a certificate from the kindergarten.
After hearing the game rules, Elliot thought the activities sounded dull and childish.
However, Sheena and the kids were visibly excited.
Noticing Elliot's bored expression, Sheena shot him a warning look.
"If you mess up Adora's Parents' Day activities, I'll punish you for a month, and you're not allowed to sleep in the study."
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