Ethan approached the poolside, standing just at the edge as he observed Julia swimming through the water without a care in the world.
She laughed, splashing at the surface as she kicked her legs in excitement.
The sun reflected off the shimmering water, and for a moment, Ethan found himself relaxing.
It was nice seeing her happy, enjoying herself without the weight of expectations or responsibilities that an adult carried.
Then it hit him. Something was off.
His eyes narrowed as he took a closer look, and that's when he realized the problem — she had jumped in wearing her regular clothes.
No swimsuit, no preparation, just pure reckless enthusiasm. It was innnocent but still his brow twitched.
Of course she did.
Shaking his head, he walked over to the ladder leading into the pool.
The VIP kid's pool was exclusive, with only a handful of other children playing in the water.