Chapters
Natalie, Phoebe, and Celeste it the Locke sidence.
Alter turning a corner, they were greeted by a straight asphalt road lined with rows of ginkgo trees As the ind dustled through the branches, golden leaves Cuttried do
pround in a shimmering blanket that looked like a serene straight por of a movie.
“It’s so beautidud Phoebe aimed, her eyes wide with admiration.
Natalie had similar ginkgo avenues in Kingston dating her later years, but they had never been this tranquil. They were usually teeming with people wrapping plutou With a sense of pride, Celeste said, “Aside from the Celestial Pavilion, Ginkgo Avenue in our Air Force Tuse Housing is the most beautifula
As they strolled forward, Celeste pointed out various buildings along the way, explaining, “That’s the office area over there in the living area, clinic, school, and a bathhouse. The activity area is in the middle, where you’ll find the auditorium and the field”
includes family honjting, a cafeteria,
Natalie listened attentively, nodding and making mental notes. Meanwhile, Phoebe was captivated by the street scenery of the bale fimusing, her eyes sparkling with wonder. During this time, as people headed to work, the roads of the base housing bustled with activity.
News of the Locke family adopting to goddaughters had spread like wildline. As soon as Celeste was spotted walking alongside nan young later, everyone naturally came forward to greet
them
“Hey, Dr. Quinn! Are these youner adopted polaughters? They’re stunning!” Felicia Morison, the colonel’s wile, exclaimed as the pole her bike past before a
cabruptly stopping i
“Yes,” Celeste replied with a smile, introducing the girls before turning to Natalie and Hiebe “This is Mrs Fowler
Natale tooded her braided hair and greeted her politely, Hells, Mrs Fowler”
Pellizia’s pace lingeredian Natalie for several seconds, her eyes spackling with admiration.
Natalie was strikingly beautiful, like a movie star. Her skin was smooth and radiant, making her sterly captivating
Felicia asked, “Dear, how old are you this year? Are you seeling anyone?”
Natalie shook her head. “I just turned 15, and I’m not in a relationship.”
Felicia then turned to Phoebe and posed the same question, receiving the same answer,
Nodding in satisfaction, Felicia felt a surge of excitement. With her husband’s unit filled with single men, she was eager to help them find partners. These two ladies seemed like great prospects.
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“De Quinn, you’re so lucky! You have two such handsome, outstanding sons, and now you’ve got two beautiful daughters as well. You simply must bring them over my house sometime “Sure, I’ll bring them over to visit another day,” Celeste replied with a smile.
Felicia then walked away with a look of envy on her face.
A few more people approached Celeste to chat, mainly drawn by cutionary about Natalie and Phoebe,
Before long, wood had spread throughout the base housing that the Locke family had two poddaughters who were both strikingly attractive. In particular, Natale was turning head–ch Jooked almost like an angel.
After walking for nearly hall an hour, Celeste finally guided them out of the base housing
She geared toward a near by bus stop. “We can catch the bus to Amity Supermarket from there. Just ride five stops on Route 455, and we’ll get there.”
As the three of them made their way to the bus stop, someone shouted, “Dr. Quinn!”
the hospital immediately. There’s a patient who reques
Celeste ned to see Hector Becker from her department riding up on his bike, looking panicked “Dr. Quinn, we need to get back to the hosp mugent largery, and his case is quite complicated. We can discuss the details on the way.
Hecto tightened his grip on the handlebars and jumped off his bike.
“Alright, just give me a moment”
Keep the ration coupons, and
Understanding that patient care couldn’t wait, Celeste quickly handed Natalie and Phoebe some ration coupons. “I need to head back to the hospital right away. Keep the feel free to pick out a couple of ounties. If you need anything else, I’ll take you shopping another day.”
With everything sorted Celedoff with Hector,
After they left, Matable and Phoebe boarded the bus.
When they got off at the stop, they found themselves in front of an impressive five–story building adorned with the grand sign “Amity SupermarketTM,
Linking arm with Natalie, Phoebe wailand toward the entrance,
The touch sent a shiver down Natalie’s spine–she couldn’t help but feel a pang of discomfort thinking about the original storyline Hope, fe was like a performance that relied entirely marting skill, so the put on a war sisterly expression
Aruty Supermarket had a modern department store layout, with each or dedicated to a different type of merchandae.
The first floor showcased daily essentials and wines, featuring rows of glass display cases lifted with products. Behind each counter stood a salesperson in a coordinated uniform, ready to
assist the shoppers
Natale and Phoebe made the way up to the second floor, which was a treasure us countryside supply.cooperatives
trove of clothing. It boasted a wide variety of styles and brands that far surpassed anything available at
Overwhelmed by the dazzling selection, Photo addent had an idea. Turning to Natale, she said, “Nattle, there are so many clothes here! Let’s split up and be to TI “Miricht.” Natalia replied without heuration.
As they parted ways, Natalie headed to the women’s clothing section and quickly selected line was a pink Dacron shaped with a gray pleated skin, while the contras
