Butterfly Blossom
Chapter 332 Butterfly Blossom
Tristan heard the evident suspicion in Aleshia's voice and emphasized, "What I've shared is based on my experiences living in the camps. While I can't say for certain what their true goal is, I believe what I've said to be true."
Aleshia nodded, but a final concern lingered in her mind. "You mentioned that the kids in these camps are moved every few months, right? Does that mean the kids here will have to leave?" she asked, hoping that wouldn't be the case.
Tristan made a face full of both sadness and regret, reassuring Aleshia, "That time is still quite far off, so there's no need to worry about it, okay?"
Aleshia reluctantly nodded, letting go of the argument that had been brewing in her mind, knowing she could do nothing about it. Instead, she turned her attention to Rey and asked, "So what have you been up to since we last saw each other?"
Rey perked up, realizing she had the opportunity to speak. "I haven't done anything particularly special," she admitted, as she brought her hands together. Anxiously, she continued, "But I did go to a lovely restaurant with some friends. It's been the talk of the town recently, and the food was as delicious as everyone said." She gathered her courage to continue. "Although the meal was more expensive than I usually spend, it was worth it," she added, mumbling slightly. "I still remember how good it was." She went on to rave about the food at the unnamed restaurant for some time before being interrupted by a strained cough from Tristan.
Rey apologized when she realized she had been rambling. "I'm sorry about that. I think I just went into my own little world."
Aleshia waved off her concerns, reassuring her, "No, no, it doesn't matter at all. It's perfectly okay to do that sometimes. I won't judge you. I can tell from how much you've praised that restaurant that you genuinely enjoyed eating there. It's made me curious about the restaurant and its food. Could you please share the name of the restaurant, Rey?" Aleshia made it clear that she wasn't bothered or upset by Rey's enthusiasm.
With Aleshia's encouragement, Rey continued. "Right," she nodded, "it was called Butterfly Blossom. The atmosphere wasn't exactly aristocratic, but it was really clean and fancy. It was a place for people like us to enjoy a spot where we could experience some pampering." Rey said as she seemed to drift off into her own world, reminiscing about the flavors. She quickly snapped back to reality and added, "The restaurant welcomed people from all walks of life, as long as they weren't smelly or dressed in rags. When we tried to enter, the staff working there told us that we should try to clean ourselves up and wear more appropriate clothes. They directed us to some nearby shops and suggested that we mention 'so-and-so' sent us."
