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Daniel blinked as he gazed at Avery. Earlier, he had been quietly observing the contestants in the arena and had no intention of approaching them. However, when he spotted the beautiful aunt he had met at the airport, he couldn't resist coming forward to watch.

He hadn't meant to disrupt the proceedings, but he was pleasantly surprised when Avery recognized him. It felt good.

With a hesitant nod, Daniel agreed to participate. Avery's hand remained on his shoulder as she noticed his thick coat despite the summer heat. She raised an eyebrow and expressed concern, "Baby, why are you wearing such a heavy coat in the summer? Aren't you feeling hot? Shall I help you take it off?"

Daniel nodded in response and obediently extended his small hand to unzip the jacket, revealing a thick sweatshirt underneath. Avery frowned upon seeing this and swiftly removed his long sleeves, tossing them directly to Elliot, who was standing nearby. She believed there was no need to bundle him up like a rice du