#Chapter 198: Secret Gardens

Sarah POV We were excited and trying to hide it. We weren’t being very effective. Last night, I had read yet again from The Little Mermaid. “She was a strange child, quiet and thoughtful. While her sisters showed delight at the wonderful things which they obtained from the wrecks of vessels, she cared only for her pretty flowers, red like the sun, and a beautiful marble statue. It was the representation of a handsome boy, carved out of pure white stone, which had fallen to the bottom of the sea from a wreck.” “Mommy?” Chloe had interrupted quietly. “Yes, honey?” “I’m ready to show my statue. I have been for a couple days.” I wanted to demand why she didn’t tell us before this, but I just smiled and nodded. She’d told us when she was ready. “Should we go see it now?” I asked, fully prepared to go through the bedtime ritual again if need be. “Tomorrow is fine,” she said. “You can read the part now about how her sisters go see the world.” “Thank you,” I said. “We’re al