Katherine was about to reply, but then her eyes caught something else—a colorful display of music boxes and stuffed animals at a nearby stall. The soft, tinkling melody of a music box chimed in the air, and without thinking, she wandered over, drawn in like a moth to a flame.
The music boxes were painted in pastel shades, some shaped like carriages, others like cute little animals, each playing sweet lullabies when wound up. Nearby, a row of stuffed animals—teddy bears, fluffy rabbits, and kittens—were arranged in neat little rows, all of them looking ridiculously adorable.
"Okay, I've got to say it," Katherine muttered, picking up a tiny teddy bear. It was so soft and warm, she could practically feel the fluffiness seeping into her soul. "These are the ultimate gift for that person you just don't know how to shop for. And let's be real, we've all been there."
