My Sugar And Your Spice

"See that? Your daddy is a strong man. He doesn't need help." Amelie jerked her chin in Leo's direction as she spoke to Bria. She then dragged Bria to the other side of the rink.

Then, he silently stared at her, speechless.

It was not that he did not need help; instead, he did not need help from any other woman but her. What a heartless woman.

His heart clenched as he watched them skate away. The dejection born from being abandoned and ignored hurt more than the bruises on his body.

On the other hand, Amelie and Bria skated for an hour before leaving the rink. By the time they left, Leo was nowhere to be seen.

However, Bria could not resist glancing at the spot her father had fallen earlier. When she recalled how he looked when falling, she pursed her lips. It is entirely my fault for devising such a terrible plan. When my daddy fell, he looked so pitiful.

While Amelie did not pity Leo, Bria did not blame her for that. After all, her mother suffered much worse when they lived with him.

Still, would he stop coming to the rink because he had fallen too many times and humiliated himself?

Nevertheless, Bria still hoped for her parents to get back together, so her heart sank when she thought about how she might not see Leo again.

Amelie could see Bria was in a bad mood, so she suggested a nice meal.

Bria was currently in a growth spurt and had a big appetite. So, when she heard her mother would treat her to some steak, she was drooling. "Mama, I want the biggest steak! I want bibimbap and that sweet Fairy's Drink."

She had tried Perouvian cuisine a few times before, and these were the dishes she loved the most. The Fairy's Drink she spoke of was a special fruit tea with added passion fruit. There was even a slice of lemon on top. It was fruity, sweet, and beautiful.

Steven might be a fantastic chef, but he was not good at Perouvian cooking. After all, she was still a child, and after eating the same food too many times in a row, she yearned for something different.

that, Amelie wiped the drool off her daughter's face with a soft smile. "Okay. We'll order anything you

the expensive items on the menu. However, Amelie did not know much about Perouvian cuisine, so she always ordered discounted

grabbed her mother's phone and tapped into the coupon site

the smartly dressed server cheerfully greeted them

set," Bria said as she held up the phone to show the

on her face instantly vanished. The discounted meals they offered through the coupon site were only meant to attract foot traffic to the shop. Hence, there was

her face instantly vanished. The discounted meals they offered through the coupon site were only meant to attract foot

tables be taken by customers who would not give the restaurant

Please wait," the server coldly stated as she scribbled

Amelie's hand. "Let's

"Okay."

Amelie noticed the server's abrupt change in behavior, she did not want to let Bria know about it. Hence, she smiled as she walked

few minutes, she felt the urge to go to the bathroom. She leaned over to stroke Bria's

Then, she turned her face to peek at

tongue. It was also a Perouvian

hummed in acknowledgment before tapping on Bria's smartwatch. "Call me if anything

white button-up shirt tucked into her jeans with the collar slightly agape, revealing her slim neck and a peek of her collarbone. It made her

had just arrived at the bathroom entrance when a shadow moved into view, and someone slammed into her shoulder. The impact made her stumble backward.

a hand wrap around her waist to stop her from stepping backward.

apologies," a man

touched her around her waist, so she uneasily stepped aside and away before

was certainly more attractive than the average person. His eyes were narrowed in a smile that looked somewhat apologetic.

the server saw they wanted to order a discounted value meal, the sweet smile on her face instantly vanished. The discounted meals they offered through the coupon site were only meant

calm and gentle appearance, Amelie still felt

avoided further conversation by retreating to the bathroom.