A Surprise for You

The next day, when Vivian returned home from Quxi County, she was greeted by Daisy sitting in the hallway with her head down, waiting for her.

The little girl had a large bag beside her, wearing a fluffy coat with a hat that had two floppy ears hanging down, looking like a tired rabbit.

Vivian was surprised to see Daisy waiting directly outside her house.

"When did you get here?"

Daisy, with her nose red from the cold, looked up.

"Professor Sharp, you're back."

She then hopped up and exclaimed, "I'm freezing!"

Vivian could tell that Daisy had been outside for a while, despite her protestations.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

Daisy bit her lip.

"I was afraid that if I told you, you wouldn't let me come."

Daisy had called unexpectedly yesterday, saying she was going to run away from home, but Vivian hadn't taken it seriously.