Chapter 10

After that, Kevin and Clara became regulars at the bookstore. Almost every weekend, they would come by and stay for an hour or two. Clara always sat quietly in the corner on the small couch, completely absorbed in her picture books. Meanwhile, Kevin would pick a medical journal and sit beside her, reading in silence. Sometimes, Jennifer would make them a pot of tea. Kevin would always thank her politely, and Clara would sweetly say a cheerful thank you before burying herself back in her books. One sunny Saturday, Kevin suggested taking Clara to the amusement park. "Come with us," he said, pushing his glasses up and inviting her sincerely. "Clara keeps saying she wants to go with you." Jennifer had wanted to refuse, but she relented when she saw the eager look on Clara's face. The amusement park was filled with people. Clara held Kevin's hand with one hand and Jennifer's with the other, running around in excitement. They rode the carousel, played bumper cars, and queued up for