“I’m sorry I shouted.” I sniffle. “You surprised me.” She blinks. I force a smile. “Are you ready for our show now, Princess?” When she nods, my nose stings. Uh oh. I bite my lip, but my eyes start brimming. I try, but I can’t stop the waterworks. “No book,” Daisy says. The frog prince falls to the floor. Oh my gosh. She just talked? Don’t scare her off, Brooke. Just keep calm. I swipe at my tear-streaked face. “You don’t want to read a book tonight?” “No.” Daisy wags a finger. “Don’t be sad, Book Wallace.”
