*****At this moment, the famous ice queen of the business world was nowhere to be seen.Standing there was simply Grace… a compassionate woman whose heart had been thoroughly shaken tonight.“You only did what anyone responsible would have done,” she said sincerely. “If anything, we unknowingly created a situation that looked suspicious. Given everything you've experienced... your reaction was understandable.”Her words carried no trace of blame.Only understanding and respect.Beside them, Little Lola suddenly spoke in her soft, adorable voice.“Uncle, big sister, and Ma'am aren't wrong.” The little girl lowered her tiny head guiltily, nervously twisting her fingers together. “It was Little Lola's idea.”She looked genuinely remorseful.“Uncle and big sister told Little Lola everyone must already be sleeping.” She sniffled softly before continuing. “Little Lola was the one who wanted to leave the presents by the door so the brothers and sisters would wake up and be surprised tomorro

*****Before long, the front door creaked open, and in the very next moment, it was as though a dam had burst.Children streamed out one after another, filling the quiet courtyard with soft footsteps and sleepy murmurs.Some infants couldn't have been a year old, toddlers rubbing their tiny fists against heavy eyelids, children of elementary-school age stumbling forward half asleep, and teenagers quietly shepherding the younger ones so they wouldn't trip over one another.There had to be more than fifty of them.Most of the children were still rubbing their eyes, their little faces puffy with sleep.Several of them walked so sluggishly that they looked as though they might curl up on the ground and keep sleeping without the slightest complaint.One little boy had apparently decided opening his eyes was an unnecessary luxury.He continued walking with them firmly shut, placing complete faith in the older girl holding his hand.Another child yawned so dramatically that it looked as thou

*****For the first time since coming outside, the children looked at the little girl standing beside Xavier and Grace.She was dressed beautifully.Her clean clothes contrasted sharply against their faded pajamas; her shoes looked brand new, and even her hair had been carefully tied.Seeing this, several children instinctively lowered their eyes; some couldn't stop a flicker of envy from surfacing, and others became noticeably cautious.Meanwhile, several of the younger ones simply stared at her with pure curiosity.Feeling dozens of eyes resting upon her, Little Lola instinctively shrank back a little.Her tiny fingers nervously gripped the edge of her dress.She looked toward Xavier, who instantly smiled reassuringly, while Grace also nodded encouragingly.Seeing this, Little Lola regained her courage.She took a tiny step forward. “The stuffed toys...” she began softly, slowly sweeping her gaze across every child.When her eyes reached the older boys standing quietly in the back,

*****As they watched the children laugh, dance, and chatter with unrestrained delight, Xavier and Grace couldn't help but smile from the bottom of their hearts.There was no pretense in the children’s excitement, no calculation, and no hidden agenda.It was simply the purest form of happiness they had witnessed in a long time.The younger children bounced around the bags as though they had discovered a chest overflowing with treasure.Some clasped one another's hands and spun in circles until they nearly lost their balance, while the older girls laughed helplessly as they tried… and completely failed to maintain any semblance of composure.Even several teenage boys, who had spent the past few minutes pretending they were "far too mature" for stuffed toys, had quietly drifted closer to the bags, their eyes betraying the excitement they were trying so desperately to hide.It was honestly a hilarious sight.One lanky teenager even folded his arms and put on the expression of a serious p

*****Meanwhile, the elderly woman gently clapped her hands as she walked over to the excited children."Children." Her voice regained some of its warmth. "I think it's time to distribute the gifts so our kind visitors can return home."She smiled lovingly. "It's already midnight."The children's excited chatter gradually faded, and even the youngest among them surprisingly lined up without causing trouble.Their discipline spoke volumes about how they had been raised.The elderly woman knelt beside the bags and reached for one of the zippers.Just as she was about to open them..."Madam Theresa." Xavier's calm voice suddenly stopped her.She looked back."I think we've already interrupted the children's sleep long enough." He smiled gently. "You can always distribute the toys tomorrow."The moment those words left his mouth, several children's expressions stiffened, and tiny smiles instantly froze.A few pairs of hopeful eyes visibly dimmed.One little boy even hugged himself tighter