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?”

and nuzzled her head

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

real

at him before asking Lena,

“He’s—”

excellent student in school. He works really hard. Nala,

up. “What brings

a meal alone

her head. “I just didn’t expect to see you eating at a

okay?” Elijah sat down and ordered pizzas from Julius. “It’s the weekend, and I’m out with Nala. She got hungry, and I found good reviews for this

“Are you personally treating the

younger brother when he signaled her to stop. He shook his head at her, his calm gaze

wasn’t sure why. His instinct told

Lena, I’m not full yet. Can I have

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