Chapter 156
Not knowing what Sunny liked to eat, Audrey decided to whip up a plate of pasta with some shrimp using the ingredients available in the kitchen. “Sunny, come eat…” As she finished preparing the meal and was about to call for Sunny, she noticed he was already sitting neatly at the dining table. waiting patiently.
Though he was still so young. Sunny sat up straight, displaying a remarkable sense of discipline. Audrey felt a rush of joy as she placed the pasta and soup on the table. They enjoyed the meal together.
Even though neither of them spoke during dinner, the atmosphere felt unexpectedly harmonious and warm. After the meal, Sunny seemed to have grown a bit closer to Audrey.
Audrey was thrilled. Getting Sunny to accept her was just the first step. For a child with autism to improve, it was crucial for him to get out and interact with more people.
That evening, when Alistair returned home from work, Audrey brought up the idea with him.
“You want to take Sunny to the amusement park?” Alistair asked.
“Sunny is still quite young. He needs to explore the outside world more, which will be beneficial for his condition. If you’re worried, you can come with us. Audrey suggested.
Given that Audrey and Sunny weren’t particularly familiar yet, it was reasonable for Alistair to be hesitant about letting her take Sunny out alone.
sleeves, his brow slightly furrowed as he spoke softly, I doubt Sunny would want to go.”
“It’s not that I’m worried, but… Alistair rolled
up his
“How will we know unless we try?” Audrey raised an eyebrow. “Maybe Sunny really wants to go.”
Though Alistair didn’t want to disappoint her, he replied honestly, “When we were at home, no matter how my parents coaxed him, he never wanted to go outside.
This cold splash of reality didn’t dampen Audrey’s enthusiasm. Still upbeat, she replied, “We can guide him! I found a promotional video for an amusement park earlier tonight. Let’s watch it together”
“Okay, I’ll follow your lead, Alistair said, affectionately ruffling her hair.
After dinner, Audrey pulled up the promotional video and projected it onto the TV. The video was designed to be enchanting, aimed at attracting kids. Sunny sat quietly, showing no expression as he watched.
Blinking. Audrey realized she needed to up her game. “I really want to go to the amusement park, but being this old, I might get laughed at by the kids if I go alone. It would be so nice to have a little buddy to go with me.”
As she spoke, Audrey’s round, sparkling eyes were fixed on Sunny. Over time, she had learned that this approach resonated well w enough, when he heard her voice, Sunny hesitated, glancing over at Alistair.
Initially not expecting much, Alistair’s heart soared when his son looked at him with hopeful eyes.
“Sunny, do you u want to go to the amusement park?” Alistair asked.
with him. Sure
Sunny pursed his lips and gave a small nod. Exchanging a glance with Audrey, Alistair felt a wave of relief wash over him. He immediately agreed. “Great! We’ll go first thing tomorrow morning”
However, Sunny ignored him and turned to look at Audrey, as if seeking her approval, Audrey quickly caught on, gently pinching Sunny’s cheek. “Sunny, thank you for wanting to go with me. You truly are the best little kid in the whole wide world.”
At that moment, as Audrey leaned in, Sunny’s eyes widened in surprise.
What truly shocked Alistair was that Sunny didn’t flinch or pull away. He let Audrey pinch his cheek. For a moment, Alistair didn’t know who he should be envious of
