Rose PoV
I smiled as Saffron stared up the grill while my father filled up the kiddie pool for Anis.
"Splash, splash," Anis said as she returned, wearing her bright pink one-piece swimsuit adorned with little penguins. I was a tad bummed she didn't wear her white dress for long; she looked so ethereal in it. But seeing her in her swimsuit brought a different kind of joy. She radiated excitement and innocence, ready for a day of adventures.
"Look at you, my little mermaid!" I called out, grinning at her as she bounded toward me. The way her eyes sparkled with delight was contagious, and I couldn't help but chuckle.
Anis beamed back at me, her cheeks flushed with enthusiasm. "Me ready to splash, Mama!" Her tiny hands gestured animatedly as she bounced on her toes.
Dahlia chuckled as she watched her grandkid.
