My Sugar And Your Spice

Chapter 224

yesterday? Why is he here again today? Amelie was confused. It was a one-hour drive from Halport to Clouson City, and it was troublesome for one to travel between the two places. Furthermore, Leo was a busy man with a lot of other important matters to handle.“Mommy!” Bria and Leo walked up to Amelie while she was still immersed in her thoughts. Bria’s sweet and loud voice sounded in Amelie’s ears, and the young girl swung her father’s arm back and forth as she greeted her mother. “Daddy’s here to pick us up,” she uttered before flashing a wide grin that showed her baby teeth. The little girl made it sound as if Leo was there for both Amelie and herself.Amelie remained calm as she pulled Bria closer to her. “You’re a busy man, Mr. Alston. You don’t have to come over every day,” she uttered in a polite tone. The man frowned at her words. “Well, Bria’s my daughter, and I want to make time for her. I don’t see an issue with that.” He stuck his hands into his pants as he spoke coldly.His words… Why does he sound like he’s trying to pick a fight? Amelie was too stunned to speak for a moment, so she had no choice but to remain silent. “Mommy, let’s have dinner with Daddy again today.” Bria held onto Amelie’s hand while looking at her. The girl was petite, so she had to stick her head up just to meet Amelie’s gaze. Dinner had been wonderful the night before, and she was still yearning for more time with her parents.Naturally, Amelie disagreed with that idea. “Your dad’s busy. We shouldn’t take up too much of his time.”“I came all the way here, anyway. I don’t mind having a meal,” Leo added right after she finished her words. She was speechless after that. She couldn’t help but give him a long stare. She felt like he had been acting differently in recent days. He used to be so eager to get away from me. Why is he suggesting that we have a meal together now? Did he injure his head or something? Is he getting pre-wedding jitters because of his upcoming marriage?Amelie was certain that he was about to get married ever since she found out about Carol. Based on Amelie’s knowledge, people who had pre-wedding jitters would act in ways that were out of their norm. This is the second time he’s getting married. Why is he still so nervous?“But I’ve already prepared food at home.” Regardless of what Leo’s issue was, she had no interest in sharing another meal with him. She had to take up a lot more chores since Steven wasn’t around, and she was in charge of cooking. Phew. I’m glad I have this as an excuse, Amelie thought to herself.“Why don’t we invite him for dinner at home, then?” Bria suggested. Amelie was speechless after that. It seems like this young lady has forgotten whose side she’s on ever since Leo pampered her a little. The little girl was worried that her mother would reject her suggestion again, so she tugged Amelie’s sleeve. “Please say yes, Mommy. Daddy traveled all the way here, and he must be hungry. It’d be so sad if he didn’t get to have a meal with us.” She was a sneaky but smart little girl—she knew how to widen her eyes and purse her lips when she wanted something. She knew that others wouldn’t reject her when she looked both adorable and pitiful at the same time. Amelie parted her lips to speak, but she couldn’t bring herself to reject Bria. “I don’t mind skipping a meal if you don’t have enough food for three. I just want to spend time with Bria since she’s so fond of me.” Leo, who had been silent, finally spoke up for himself. Amelie was speechless—she had intended to use the lack of food as her next excuse, but his words left her stuck in a corner.“Fine.” She had no choice but to nod in agreement. “However, I’m not good at cooking, so I’m not sure if you’ll appreciate the food I make.” Her words were directed toward Leo. She was referring to how he had always rejected her food when she prepared meals for him back in Alston Residence.He didn’t respond to her words. He simply walked over to Bria’s other side before reaching for the girl’s unoccupied hand. “Let’s go.” Amelie blushed as she watched the both of them. Leo was holding onto Bria’s left hand while she was holding onto Bria’s right. They looked like a perfect little family. Isn’t Leo worried that this might look bad for him? she thought.“Let’s go, Mommy.” Bria swung her arm to urge her mother to hurry. Both Bria and Leo were already walking ahead of Amelie. However, when Amelie looked at the back of Leo’s head, she realized he didn’t seem to see any issue with the way they were holding Bria’s hands. He seemed comfortable with the arrangement.