Lena smiled as she gently stroked Alexander’s head. He didn’t feel distant from her at all. When he noticed she had more pepperoni slices on her pizza, he playfully snatched them.

“Hey, why are you taking my pepperoni?” Lena protested.

“The owner is clearly biased, giving you so much!” Alexander countered.

“No way, you can’t just take them!” Lena chuckled. “These are pepperoni with love from the owner!”

“I am growing and need to eat more!” Alexander quipped.

They chatted and finished their pizzas quickly.

Lena considered ordering another one for Alexander when she heard a sweet voice say, “Miss!” just as she was about to get up.

Surprised, she turned to see a cute little girl dashing toward her. “Nala?”

hugged Lena tightly and nuzzled her

awe. He had never seen such a pretty little girl with two braids and a puffy princess dress. She resembled the princess they had

a real

him before asking

“He’s—”

excellent student in school. He works really hard. Nala, you should study diligently like him

up. “What brings you

have a

“I just didn’t expect to see you eating at a small place

out with Nala. She got hungry, and I found good reviews for this place, so we came! I didn’t expect to

smiled. “Are you personally treating the star student, Ms.

explain that Alexander was not an ordinary student but her younger brother when he signaled her to stop. He shook his head at her, his calm gaze hinting

didn’t want others to know about their relationship, though he wasn’t sure why. His

chuckled. “Ms. Lena, I’m not full yet. Can I

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