Winston Goldsmith had no idea what Flora Bloom had told his daughter to make the girl, who was as stubborn as a mule, suddenly compromise.
Even Lex Cross was a little curious. The woman beside him was scanning Oscar Owen with a mischievous glint in her eyes, making even him eager to see what would happen next.
Flora Bloom summoned the Golden Crow, which lay down on the ground. Winston Goldsmith climbed onto its back first.
The Golden Crow's back was broad, able to accommodate ten people. For the four of them plus a baby in swaddling clothes, it was no issue at all.
Lex Cross and Flora Bloom climbed up in turn, settling on the other side of the Golden Crow's back to wait for Marina Goldsmith, who was still standing before Oscar Owen.
Marina Goldsmith turned her head to look at Flora Bloom. After receiving an encouraging look and gesture from her, she suddenly snapped her gaze up to Oscar Owen.
