Qiong Xing thought it might help buy her a little more time.
And because of the argument that morning, he doubted Petra would be able to apologize honestly without some kind of opportunity.
Hopefully, this would provide one.
Using the apple cake that had originally been prepared for snack time, Qiong Xing gathered some jam, nuts, and other toppings and told the children they could decorate it however they liked.
Partway through, Lian and the others decided they wanted to join in as well.
The children happily decorated the cakes together.
Then, just as they were finishing, a voice called out from the entrance.
"Hello?"
Petra's mother had come to pick him up.
"It turned out wonderfully. Come on, let's go show your mom together."
"...Do you think Mom is still angry?"
"If you apologize properly, she'll forgive you. And besides, it turned out so delicious-looking. I'm sure she'll be happy."
While holding the boy's hand, Qiong Xing headed toward the front door.
