The middle-aged woman scanned her surroundings. The little girl had gotten food all over her mouth, and the woman took out a tissue to wipe her face.
Just then, Victoria Koenig, who had gone to buy ice cream, finally returned. Riley Perry took the strawberry ice cream from him, but her gaze remained fixed on the little girl in the distance.
She was wearing a little pink dress and a pretty crystal headband. Her face was round and adorable.
Riley Perry lowered her head and took a bite of ice cream. When she looked up again, the middle-aged woman's umbrella completely hid the little girl from view. A moment later, she picked the child up, and the little girl rested her head on the woman's shoulder.
Riley Perry took another bite of ice cream, then stood up and walked toward the pair.
"Ria, Ria, where are you going?"
"To serve justice!"
At that moment, Victoria Koenig could only think that his Ria was being incredibly dramatic.
