"Mommy, what's that red-colored thing?" A small, fair finger pointed at the massive mural that stretched two meters high on the wall.0

"That's blood."0

"Then what about that long thing next to the red?"0

"Hmm…that's a sea monster in the sea."0

With her head tilted back, Sparkle stared blankly at the mural for a long while before she turned to look at the man next to her.0

"Daddy," Sparkle called out. "That monster is so ugly. Can you draw it prettier? Like those in cartoons?"0

Gao Zhiming was focused on the final touches of his workpiece. Without lifting his head, he replied, "Go and have your breakfast. It's your first day at school. Don't be late."0

Zhao Jiajia's slender hands reached beneath Sparkle's armpits and scooped her up. She carried Sparkle out of the studio and walked toward the living room.0

Nestled in her mother's...0