GoodReadChapter 77: Lorna abruptly stopped fiddling with the ceramic toy, her gaze focused on the ceramic mushroom
that Allison had just modeled.
Allison caught her gaze as she expertly crafted another small mushroom, watching it from the corner of her eye.
Lorna's eyes sparkled with a hint of excitement, though her body remained still and reserved.
Allison placed another set of tools in front of Lorna.
Lorna's hands were often wobbly and she had a tendency to hit or knock things over.
But Allison dealt with it very patiently.
With gentle precision, he occasionally sprinkled water on the clay to make it easier to shape.
Lost in her own creative world, Lorna barely seemed aware of Allison's presence.
Little by little, Lorna transformed a lump of clay into an orderly shape.
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It was clear to Allison that Lorna had a natural talent and an intuitive mastery of the craft that often did not
require instructions.
Calm your left hand a little, Allison suggested after giving it a few gentle nudges.
Taking the advice to heart, Lorna remained silent.
and soon crafted a uniquely shaped mushroom.
Allison smiled and handed Lorna the carving tool, which Lorna silently accepted.
Observing this, Kellan murmured almost under his breath: Lorna....
She remembered a former teacher who had given Lorna a carving tool, a moment that had made her withdraw
into herself, overcwith anxiety.
He had even hurt his finger with a file back then.
But now, as Lorna accepted the tool from Allison, she radiated calm and concentration, a stark contrast to her
previous tension.
Although she was still reserved with strangers, the tension in her demeanor had lessened.
She diligently imitated Allison's actions.
When she saw Allison deftly move her finger to carve an intricate pattern, Lorna attempted to imitate her with a
cruder technique, sharpening her concentration despite her confusion.
Look at this, I've finished mine, Allison said, holding up her creation for Lorna to admire.
With careful deliberation, Lorna accepted it and returned a quick smile as she showed off her work.
The smile surprised both Allison and Kellan.
Lorna, you are amazing! Allison exclaimed, a little in awe of the girl in front of her.
When Lorna wasn't smiling, she seemed distant, and there was a faint echo of Kellan in her features.
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But when she smiled, it was bright and warm, like sunlight mixed with the fragrance of roses, a comforting glow.
That little angel deserved more than carrying such burdens.
Kellan was momentarily stunned before regaining his composure.
Lorna, you just smiled, didn't you, he asked, his voice thick with emotion.
Although Lorna returned to her reserved nature, Kellan felt the heat of tears stinging the corners of his eyes.
Over the years, she had sought help from countless doctors - both at hand abroad - to treat Lorna's autism,
but all to no avail.
Even several ceramics teachers had made efforts to connect with her, facing her intense resistance.
She had always been locked in her own world, reluctant to interact with strangers, much less share her creations
or feel proud.
It was the first tshe Lorna broke down her walls in front of a stranger.
Even if it was just a fleeting moment, a smile and shared eye contact, it meant everything.
Kellan barely remembered the last the had seen his niece smile like that.
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