Chapter 1006
“Aunty, why don''t you tell me a story?" Maria switched on her "chatterbox" mode after they were done washing up.
Surprisingly, this little girl was actually very talkative and not as introverted as she initially thought her to be. In fact, she could
almost rival Little Gary in eloquence.
This little girl was really eloquent.
"What kind of stories would you like to hear?" Grace remained patient and gentle as she looked at Maria lovingly, "You can think
of a story that you would like to hear, but keep in mind that I''m not very well-versed with stories."
She tried her best to think of some stories that she knew, just to end up with very few stories in mind.
She had been busy dealing with life all these years, so she never really told Little Gary any stories. The little guy never requested
stories from her, either.
Therefore, she wasn''t a qualified mother to Little Gary in this aspect, as she could not tell him stories whenever he wanted.
She felt like there was so much more that she could have done for her child.
As for now, Grace was still a little embarrassed upon hearing Maria''s request.
"| may not be very good with storytelling. Are you still okay with it?"
“Of course." Maria was not one with high expectations. "It''s okay, as long as you keep talking. Aunty, please go ahead and tell
me every story that you know one by one."
“All of them?" Grace was appalled as she stared at her dumbfounded, "Tell you all of them one by one?"
"Yeah, tell me all of them one by one." Maria nodded seriously. "Please tell me all the stories you know as | really love listening to
them. You''re so sweet, Aunty, I''m sure you will be really good at storytelling.
She was totally showering Grace with praises.
She was also very good at ttering other people.
However, Grace wailed internally as she thought of how exhausting it would be to tell so many stories at one go.
She was beginning to suspect that this child requested this on purpose. It was as if she was trying to get people who grew close
to her to apany her.
Could it be because she was too lonely and bored in the past, and that was why she really longed for apanion now?
If that was the case, Grace had no choice but topromise.
“Aunty, I''m ready, please quickly start telling me those stories!" The little girl started rushing her.
Grace nced at Maria and found that she was already lying down happily andfortably on the bed.All content ? N/.?vel/Dr/ama.Org.
Left with no other choice, Grace thought of a story regarding a crow that wanted to drink water, and started telling it to Maria.
She tried her best to tell the story expressively.
Maria listened attentively while ying with her fingers, then started pping the moment Grace was done with the story.
“Aunty, you''re so good at storytelling. | really enjoyed it. Can you tell me one more story?"
She had no choice but to tell another story regarding a wolf and seven little sheep, which was followed by the story of the little
red riding hood. After telling three stories at one go, she felt that her throat became very sore.
“Aunty, please tell me one more story. Another one, please. | really want to listen to more stories from you! You''re so good at
storytelling!"
Grace asked with suspicion, "Maria, am | really that good at telling stories? Can | rest for a short while?"
“Aunty, are you very tired already?" Maria looked at her in a pitiful manner. The way her eyes blinked was as if she would
immediately tear up the moment Grace admitted that she was tired.
Grace was startled for a while before saying "It''s fine. I''ll tell you one more story, but that will be thest story for tonight. After
that, you''ll have to go to sleep immediately."
Maria was stunned for a while and contemted it hesitantly. Then, she nodded, "I guess that''s fine?"
Therefore, Grace started telling another story. Once she was done, the little girl pped excitedly and said, "Aunty, please tell
me one more story! Just one more story, please! | promise that this will be thest story for the night."
Haha.
Grace started chuckling softly.
This child did not keep her promise, but she wasn''t angry about it. She merely smiled, saying nothing.
Maria felt a little guilty after being nced at by Grace. She asked, "Aunty, are you exhausted already?"
Grace nodded and said, "I already told you four stories in a row, but the key here is that it''s alreadyte. You still have to wake up
early tomorrow morning, so go to sleep now. You also promised me you will start sleeping after listening to thest story just
now.
She sounded firm about it, which made Maria be quiet, so she answered sadly, "Okay, I''ll go to sleep now."
Hence, this little girl turned her back towards Grace.
Just a short whileter, just when Grace thought she might have fallen asleep, she suddenly noticed that Maria''s shoulders were
shaking.
She was actually sobbing!
Uh, there she was, crying again.
Grace also realized that this little girl was totally made of water.
She was very concerned. After all, this little girl was away from her mommy in an unfamiliar ce. She imagined how difficult it
must be for her. She couldn''t help but wonder if she should have been kinder to her and tried to fulfill more of her requests.
As such, Grace gently patted her shoulder and asked, "Maria, what''s wrong? Why are you crying? Is it because you are missing
your mommy?"
The little girl cried even harder now. She turned back and snuggled up against Grace, "Aunty, | really miss my mommy a lot.
That''s why | kept asking you for stories just now. | was really afraid that | would be homesick, so | kept requesting stories from
you. | understand that you''re already very tired. I''m sorry."
"It doesn''t matter." Grace felt that her heart could melt at any time. "I shouldn''t have been so stern with you. Alright, you don''t
have to cry about it. Would you like me to tell you another story?"
At this moment, someone opened the door.
Heinz came in and witnessed how his wife struggled to soothe the little girl, which pained his heart deeply.
“Let me tell her some stories instead, Grace, you can go and rest now while | get her ready for bed."
“Wahh..."
It was unclear if it was because she heard Heinz''s voice, but anyhow, Maria started crying harder.
She kept trying to snuggle closer into Grace''s arms, as if she was trying to hide in a shelter.
Heinz had already walked to the bedside as he looked down at her.
The little girl didn''t dare to look up at him the whole time.
Then, Little Gary and Ernest also
walked in together. Upon realizi
what was ing on \LfleGary spoke
up) Mohit, let me handle this. You
can follow Old Heinz to go rest now."
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"Little Gary." Maria immediately stopped crying upon hearing his voice, but she still did not lift up her head.
Grace could easily sense that Maria wasn''t as tense aspared to when Heinz just entered the room.
It seemed like she was probably afraid of Heinz, but at the same time, she wanted to y with Little Gary as well.
In fact, she struggled to get up as soon as Little Gary was there.
He rolled his eyes and answered her rather coldly.
Heinz looked at Little Gary who
followed him over. "It looks li eHey\
does care far hiscmistarhy after alll.
TANI Fe came here to deal with
the little demon as well," he thought
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"The both of you can leave now," Little Gary said to Grace and Heinz.
Heinz said, "I''ll send your mommy back to rest first. Then, I''lle back and make sure all of you fall asleep as well."
Maria immediately tensed up again and did not dare to say a thing.
After thinking for a while, Grace said,
"Heinz, what if you pany mid to
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