Chapter 586

That day, Kiara took Lucian out for a day full of fun. Lucian was absolutely thrilled—he had never been this happy before. Clutching Kiara's hand like an adorable, clingy child, he was a far cry from the composed and dignified eldest great-grandson of the Stone family he usually prided himself on being. Ariana, naturally, was delighted to see her son so lively and cheerful. Her perspective differed from that of the elders in the family. To Ariana, intelligence and excellence didn’t have to come at the expense of joy. A child buried in books wasn’t necessarily a happy one. She didn’t demand her children to be extraordinary—she simply wanted them to be happy. After all, behind every accomplished individual lies a history of trials and hardships. She certainly didn’t intend to raise Lucian or her two younger sons as fragile flowers in a greenhouse. But while they were still young and full of life, she wanted them to embrace happiness. There would be plenty of time for challenges once they