196 Chapter 190 Seamless Teamwork
196 Chapter 196 Seamless Teamwork
Sabrina claimed the spot directly behind her mother, gripping Veronica’s coat to match her movements, her laughter echoing with genuine delight.
Sabrina had already claimed the space beside Cullen, her curiosity focused entirely on watching the video he had recorded.
Sabrina’s head bobbed with unmistakable excitement. “Mom has to play this one with
me.”
Cullen’s expression softened with genuine warmth. “Absolutely!
Veronica met her daughter’s enthusiasm with a satisfying slap of their palms. “We did. Cullen approached them with measured steps. “Did you capture the footage?”
The musical chairs competition had concluded, making way for the next challenge: the Invincible Light game.
However…
Cullen’s gaze found Veronica’s face. “Are you interested in participating this time?” The game demanded flawless coordination between teammates. Veronica positioned herself at the group’s center, lifting her arms in perfect synchronization with the others to maintain the tape ring’s steady rotation.
She retrieved her phone and discovered Cullen’s video message waiting for her. Though she registered its arrival, she chose not to view it immediately.
Veronica seriously doubted that someone possessing his remarkable memory would genuinely forget the agenda after reviewing it once.
Sabrina bounced toward Veronica with pure joy radiating from her small face, her palm stretched high in the air. “Mom, we crushed it!”
As the starting whistle approached, Veronica found herself staring uncertainly at her handbag.
Sabrina’s response bubbled with enthusiasm. “I understand!”
Any observer unfamiliar with their complicated history might easily mistake him for a
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devoted husband, patiently waiting while holding his cherished wife’s belongings until
her return.
Veronica remained conscious of his nearby presence, though the game’s intensity prevented her from acknowledging him directly. The instant Sabrina’s voice rang out, Cullen’s calm instruction followed. “Keep your focus here. Stay with your mother’s
pace.”
She consumed several refreshing sips before securing the cap back in place, just as Cullen’s voice cut through the ambient noise. “What comes next on the schedule?”
Among typical married couples, such a gesture would barely register as noteworthy. Yet between them, this marked the very first occasion Cullen had ever accepted responsibility for her personal belongings.
Veronica accepted his gesture. “Thank you.” Her throat had indeed grown parched from the exertion.
Veronica approached and reclaimed her bag from his grasp. A notification chime emerged from within the bag at that precise moment.
Cullen’s hand extended toward her without hesitation. “Let me take that.
Her eyes dropped to the water bottle resting in her grip, and she hesitated. Declining someone’s question after accepting their kindness felt unnecessarily harsh.
His appearance today deviated from his usual corporate formality, yet his imposing height combined with that tailored black overcoat made carrying her bag appear completely natural.
The moment Sabrina spotted Cullen documenting their performance with his phone, her energy skyrocketed. “Dad!”
“I appreciate it.” Veronica placed her bag into his waiting palm.
During the earlier competition, Veronica had remained stationary while filming, maintaining a fixed recording position. Now, as Cullen captured their participation, he demonstrated remarkable dedication by moving in harmony with the game’s progression, walking backward while maintaining steady footage.
One complete circuit brought the game to its conclusion.
Cullen surrendered his phone to her eager hands, then twisted open a water bottle
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and offered it in Veronica’s direction.
Veronica found herself without any reasonable protest. “Fine by me.”
With that consideration weighing on her mind, she provided the answer he sought. “The Orr Transportation Match.”
Veronica forced her attention elsewhere.
Cullen had strategically positioned himself at a slight angle ahead of their group.
Veronica wondered silently whether he had ever performed this simple courtesy for
Niall.
Sabrina immediately rushed toward Cullen. “Dad, that was incredible! Could we do this again another time?”
“I got it all,” Veronica confirmed, her fingers dancing across her phone screen as she transferred the video to his device.
This particular activity demanded collaboration from four families working as a unified team. Each group needed to advance forward while maintaining the constant rotation of a large circular tape ring beneath their collective feet. Victory belonged to whichever team crossed the finish line first.
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