Building The Strongest Family-Chapter 59: Having Fun [ 2 ]

"Come on, big brother! I told you we should've hurried and gotten here early! Just look at how long the line is!"Liz pouted, her face scrunching up in disappointment.

Arthur's lips twitched into a small smile. "Okay, I'm sorry! Next time, we'll definitely come earlier. Besides," he added with a playful tone,"the line isn't that long."

"Humph!" Liz snorted, crossing her arms defiantly and turning her head away.

Arthur chuckled softly as they waited together in line.

After about ten minutes of anticipation, they finally purchased their tickets and stepped into the vibrant world of the amusement park.

"Wow! This place is HUGE and so beautiful! Look at that giant Ferris wheel! I want to ride it right now!"

Liz exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she bounced around, pointing at everything that caught her eye.

"Okay, okay! Calm down, Liz,"Arthur laughed gently. "We have plenty of time to enjoy ourselves. Let's take it one ride at a time."

"Got it!" Liz nodded eagerly, though the excitement in her eyes was impossible to hide.

Suddenly, a soft but youthful voice piped up from behind them. "Big Brother Arthur!"

Arthur turned around to see two familiar faces just a few meters away, a woman and a little girl.

His eyes widened in surprise when he recognized the little girl:

"Snow!"

Snow was the sweet girl who had inadvertently saved his life outside a restaurant months ago.

Her parents had even visited him in the hospital afterward, where Snow affectionately dubbed him her big brother. He hadn't expected to see her again, especially not here!

What truly surprised him was the woman holding Snow's hand: Clara, the same woman he'd met at Panterra National Bank while contemplating short-selling Aurora Technology.

"Miss Clara! What an unexpected surprise!" Arthur said with a chuckle.

Clara smiled warmly back at him. "Long time no see, Mr. Arthur! It's been ages."

"Come here and give me a hug!"he called out playfully as he crouched down.

With gleeful enthusiasm, Snow jumped into his arms. As he stood up holding her securely, he turned his attention back to Clara.

"Is Snow your family?"

Clara nodded proudly."Yes! She's my niece, and believe it or not, she recognized you first!"

Arthur raised an eyebrow in curiosity as Clara continued: "I must say; apart from me and her parents, this is the first time she has ever taken the initiative to hug someone."

He glanced thoughtfully at Snow nestled comfortably in his arms and couldn't help but think: "This better not be what I'm thinking about …"

"Who is this?" Clara asked, glancing curiously at Liz, who stood beside Arthur.

"This is my little sister, Elizabeth, but we call her Liz," Arthur replied with a warm smile. He then turned to Liz and said, "Say hello to big sister Clara!"

"Hello, big sister Clara!" Liz looked up at her with wide eyes and a sweet smile.

"Hi there, Liz! You look beautiful," Clara responded warmly.

"You too, big sister! You're so beautiful! Can you be my big brother's girlfriend?" Liz asked innocently, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

Clara was taken aback; her words caught in her throat. "Err...!"

Arthur's lips twitched as he gently knocked on Liz's head. "What nonsense are you talking about?" he scolded playfully.

Liz pouted while rubbing her head.

"Please don't mind her, Miss Clara," Arthur said apologetically.

"Oh, don't worry about it! She's just a child!" Clara waved her hand dismissively. "And please, just call me Clara."

Arthur smiled and nodded before asking, "Are you guys here to play too?"

"Yeah! Snow's parents are always busy. Since I'm the only one she can get close to, I decided to take her to the amusement park for some fun," Clara explained.

Arthur hesitated for a moment before suggesting enthusiastically, "Why don't you join us? Let's have some fun together!"

"Okay!" Clara considered it for a moment and then nodded with a smile.

"Wow! Big sister, you're going to play with us? That's amazing!" Liz exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she clutched Clara's hand tightly.

"Alright, let's go have some fun!"Arthur replied with a playful shake of his head before leading the way.

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For the next few hours, Liz, Arthur, Clara, and even Snow, who typically preferred solitude, were swept up in a whirlwind of joy.

From thrilling roller coasters to the majestic Ferris wheel and whimsical carousels, they explored every corner of the amusement park.

Water rides splashed laughter all around them; thrill rides sent their hearts racing; kids' rides brought out their inner child; and exhilarating water slides had them squealing with delight.

But it was Liz who truly shone that day; her infectious laughter filled the air like music, lighting up everyone's spirits.

As time passed, Snow, who had been shyly clinging to Arthur, began to loosen up and join in on the fun. Arthur let out a sigh of relief; thankfully, it wasn't what he had feared.

Snow was simply introverted around new people but warmed up quickly to those she felt comfortable with.

After a few hours of merriment alongside Liz, they became fast friends and were now giggling away in their own little world.

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"Hahahaha! Big brother! Come join us in the water!" Liz called out cheerfully from the pool area where she and Snow were splashing about in adorable swimsuits.

"No thanks! You two have fun together!"

Arthur shouted back while lounging comfortably on a reclining chair, sunglasses perched on his nose.

Liz snorted playfully before diving back into her games with Snow.

"Those two are really having a blast!"Clara remarked as she settled down beside Arthur, watching Snow's joyful smile light up the water.

"Yeah!"Arthur replied, a subtle smile creeping onto his lips.

"I haven't seen Snow this happy in ages; it's heartwarming."Clara sighed softly, emotion glimmering in her eyes as she added, "It's wonderful to see her enjoying herself again."

Arthur nodded thoughtfully. "It's not just Snow; ever since our parents passed away, Liz has changed too. She hasn't had much fun lately since everyone else is so busy." His voice carried a hint of sadness as he continued,"But today? Today she's truly living."

Curious about something she'd heard recently, Clara leaned closer. "By the way… I heard your family stumbled upon quite an impressive business opportunity!"

Arthur raised an eyebrow in confusion. "What do you mean by 'huge business treasure'?"

"I'm talking about that massive 10,000 square kilometers of land your father snagged for a steal! Its value now is simply off the charts!" Clara rolled her eyes at him playfully.

"Oh, that," Arthur nodded with a knowing smile. "I guess we really hit the jackpot! It's not every day someone stumbles upon such an incredible opportunity." His smug grin was hard to miss.

Clara smirked but quickly added, "I heard you've ruffled quite a few people because you don't want to share this with anyone. And you the people you have offended are no ordinary people."

Arthur shrugged nonchalantly, his demeanor relaxed.

"Yeah, well... none of those people are exactly pushovers," Clara replied, her expression shifting from playful to serious as she took in his laid-back attitude.

"I know," he said with a hint of mischief in his eyes. "But as long as they play by the rules, I'm not too worried. If they decide to step outside those lines? Now that could get interesting!" He glanced at Clara with a spark of excitement.

"Why all the sudden concern for me?" Arthur teased, leaning closer with a playful grin.

"You wish!" Clara retorted, tucking her hair behind her ear and rolling her eyes again.

Arthur chuckled and pointed at her mischievously.