When they heard the emcee announcing, Charlie and Evelyn had totally different feelings. As the emcee spoke, Charlie glimpsed at Molly accordingly, but when he moved his eyes away, they were filled with utter dislike. Evelyn, on the other hand, reacted the complete opposite. Excitement was an understatement to describe her feelings at the moment. Even though she knew the final result, she was still able to enjoy the announcement. This was, perhaps, one of the best qualities that she had.
In total, fifteen pairs made it into the finals. Six were led by mothers while nine led by fathers. In consideration for the physical games, more families sent fathers to take part in the games instead of mothers, so naturally there were more fathers in the finals.
The games went on and on. They were so exciting that they could compare with professional games. All the kids were cheering for the participants. Interestingly enough, they either cheered for Brian or Charlie… Because of that, Molly couldn't help thinking that the men in the Long family had attracted all the attention away.
Halfway through the games, Molly and Charlie failed. The result wasn't bad, however––they got fifth place, which was significantly better that what many father-led teams got.
Charlie happily accepted the final result. Actually, he was pleasantly surprised by it. With a smile, he walked to the side with Molly, who was still gasping for air. Then, he turned his eyes to his father and his younger sister. Brian was playing the games with a relaxed demeanor, while Evelyn was chuckling and having fun. His lips curled into a satisfied smile.
As young as Charlie was, he already looked like a proper gentleman. His face wasn't as sharp as father's, but because of that, it had a sense of tenderness to it, making him less intimidating than his father. If Brian could be described as the type of person who would be cold to anyone who tried to get close to him, Charlie was the type that everyone would love to be friends with. However, beneath the lovely surface, he still had the evil Long blood.
After a while, the games ended. Even though the results were as everybody expected, everyone was still excited to hear them. In this contemporary world where one's appearance was regarded as a crucial factor in judging the personality, even if Brian lost the games, he would still be the winner in the eyes of the eager spectators.
After Evelyn received the prize, she felt exhilarated and snuggled up to her father's neck. To Brian, this was the only prize that mattered.
After the parent-child games, the kindergarten also organized barbecue activities. Five families would work together to cook their own food. It was a great chance for the children to interact with each other and learn the importance of communication.
Yet, to Evelyn, this seemed to be unnecessary. Being born with the ability to effectively communicate with others and be part of a team, she loved to smile, was polite, and she could always say something that would resonate with others. Most importantly, though, was that she was a brave girl. On her opinion, everyone was worthy to be her friend, regardless children or adults.
Rolling the chicken wings onto the fire, Molly watched her daughter talk to other parents. Brian was helping with brushing the wings with barbecue sauce. With a wide smile, Molly turned to Brian, and said, "I think when Evelyn grows up, we can hand the public relations department over to her. She was born to handle that department."
Brian just smiled at her. All the members of the Long family were just too serious. From time to time, there would be some that were more carefree and fun, but they still didn't have much positivity in them. Evelyn was definitely another exception to the exception. While she wasn't a serious person at all, she also had a lovely personality that truly shined above anyone else's.
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