Chapter 326

The children did not know Gaston or the many complexities of society. Hence, they were utterly fascinated by the adults around them, who were slack-jawed in a stupor.

Eventually, one of the children piped up, "Granny, what's wrong with all the adults? Do their jaws hurt?"

He had spoken softly, yet the question rang loud and clear across the dead-silent space.

The men and women promptly snapped out