My Sugar And Your Spice

Amelie was posing and highlighting her figure under Bria's guidance, but all of a sudden, something tightened around her waist as her body collided with someone's broad chest.

Her nose caught a whiff of the unique scent of a man, but before she could react, the man's voice sounded. "Please help us take a photo."

She turned to see Leo handing his phone to a man who was equipped with a digital camera. The man looked at the three in surprise, then immediately nodded. "Of course, of course."

Amelie was speechless.

"Can the mom please carry the girl? Then the dad can hold both the mom and the girl in his arms." The man was obviously a professional as he quickly gave them instructions.

Bria proactively settled into Amelie's embrace as Leo reached out and draped his arms around the two.

Warmth invaded Amelie's back as Leo leaned against her.

The man had long enough arms that he could easily embrace the two.

"Good. The dad has an especially pleasant expression. The mom should smile wider."

Leo was presenting his most honest self as he gazed gently at the people in his arms, his usually stern face colored with rare tenderness.

When the man saw Leo's expression, he couldn't praise the latter enough. Amelie forcefully raised the corners of her mouth.

"Can the mom smile a bit brighter?"

Even though Amelie was quite beautiful and her smile was already nice enough, the photographer still wanted a more astounding expression.

Bria hastily reached out her little fingers and pushed up the corners of Amelie's mouth. The photographer took a few shots. Leo's phone had exceptional specs, so its camera was on par with professional cameras. The photographer was amazed.

Amelie finally let out a sigh of relief. She was about to push Leo away when she heard the photographer say, "Let's take a few more shots. The mom and the dad will hold the girl in turn—"

Despite Amelie's strong reluctance, Bria was extremely excited about it, and Leo didn't look like he wanted to stop.

had no choice but to take shot after shot under the photographer's direction.

face almost went

allow someone else to direct him ceaselessly, but he remained silent as he obediently

words. The impromptu photo shoot continued until the photographer's client arrived. He was a little reluctant, but he had no choice but to return the phone and leave.

finally revived while Leo reluctantly moved his hand away from Amelie, then retrieved his phone to look at the photos.

photos, especially Amelie, who was held tightly in his arms. As Leo scanned the photos,

Amelie

fingers as if she

the photos, then turned his gaze onto

looked even livelier and prettier in person. The dim lights had taken on a suggestive vibe, and he gulped as he leaned in her direction. His lips

consent. Even though it might take a longer time, he was willing to wait. Just like how

Bang!

were shocked as they turned

a blue flame burst in

on TV before, so she couldn't help

just finished shouting when another few bangs

expect any fireworks tonight, and she was so startled that she curled up and almost

as she saw Leo standing right in front of her. His hands had covered her ears before

past. She suddenly remembered

had sneaked out

an abandoned child as he sat alone on the windowsill, looking into the distance in

a place that prioritized celebrations, so most of the hospital staff had gone home for the countdown. Even patients themselves wouldn't stay in

stayed silent. He was completely void of reaction like a

how he felt. It was New Year's, but his family didn't even visit him, much less take

she didn't know how to make him happy, so she could only drag him

wasn't like the cities, and fireworks there were released at will. She brought him to a crowded place where people were setting up fireworks and playing with firecrackers.

noises. Every New Year's, Steven would buy relatively quieter

up her courage for Leo's sake. She thought she could withstand it, but it