“Mr. Fuller!” Summer interrupted our conversation.
He carried her into the car. “What would you like to eat?”
“Ice-cream and a family bucket!” the munchkin blurted at once.
Ashton took a peek at me and said under his breath, “You might want to check with your mommy first.”
Knowing what my answer would be, the sulky smart girl tried her luck by rephrasing her request, “Mommy, what do you want to eat?”
Dining out in a heatwave wasn’t an appealing choice. I pondered slightly and said, “Let’s eat at home.”
Feeling let down, Summer replied unwillingly, “Okay.”
Ashton changed his route and drove us all home.
I made a few simple dishes since nobody had a voracious appetite in this hot weather. After having only a few bites, Summer went to pluck a watermelon again.
She came back with a large one. “Mr. Fuller, let’s eat this together. I wanted to have it with my uncle the last time but he left early.”
Ashton turned to look at me. “Uncle?”
John.” I had no intention to hide it
half. The
man held a big piece and the child, a small one. It was so cute to
father tried to match make him, so he came here to look for you
continued looking at me, waiting
that he’s fallen for someone but he hasn’t
of which, I wonder who’s that
did not ask further. He scooped a spoonful of watermelon from the center of the fruit and sent it to my
why Summer always serves our guests that. She loves having a company while
fell, Joseph came by. Ashton stood up and hugged
I was baffled, but decided
welcome him if he stays; I won’t keep him
Summer asked, “You’re not staying in our house, Mr.
and explained, “I have something that I need to attend to. I’ll come visit you next
Summer was dismayed.
bed early,” he reminded
we sent both Joseph and Ashton off.
calendar, Summer would be
was a
surprised to see him but was quite
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