"I have things to do tonight, and so does Luca," replied Luke. Aunt Neile must be tired after working for


    the whole day. Nina happened to be here. She could look after the kids so that Aunt Neile could get off


    work on time.


    Nina narrowed her eyes. She was willing to look after the kids, but she became reluctant once those


    words came out of Luke''s mouth.


    If Luca was the one who asked her to help, Nina would be happy to do so. After all, the kids were well-


    behaved, and it would not be difficult to take care of them.


    “What are you doing tonight?” Nina asked.


    Luca heard Nina and looked at Luke. Why did she not know that she had something to do tonight?


    Luke did not look at Nina. Instead, he looked at Luca and exined, “Marcos invited us and Tina for


    supper tonight.”


    “Oh, Mr. Marcos invited us...” Luca nodded, but she had no idea about it before that.


    "Fine," Nina mumbled in dissatisfaction.


    Tommy raised his right hand as he would during sses and asked, "Daddy, I''d love to have supper


    too. Can I go with you?"


    “No.” Luke rejected him heartlessly.


    “Why?” Tommy was unconvinced. Was having supper something only adults could do?


    "We''ll be talking about work," Luke told him the reason.


    “Children aren’t allowed to join. Besides, Daddy and Ms. Luca will being homete. You’re a


    sleepy head. You’ll get sleepy,” Lanie added. Lanie and Rainie were often brought along by Luke to


    attend business dinners when they were young. They knew how boring it was. Lanie and Rainie were


    not like Tommy, who wanted to follow Luke to business dinners.


    It was boring!


    Tommy had no choice but to put his hand down. He pouted and replied, "I''d like to grow up quickly and


    be an adult. That way, I can have lots of suppers too."


    Luca leaned against him on his back and listened to him. She could not help but titter at his words.


    Children were always looking forward to growing up when they were young, but when they grew up,


    they would realize that being a child was way better.


    Luca asked for nothing and only hoped that Luke could have a bright future and live a peaceful life,


    while the kids could grow up happily and healthily.


    That way, all the suffering that she went through would be worth it.


    After Tommy stopped making a fuss, Lanie looked at Nina and called her, “Ms. Nina."


    “Yes? What''s the matter?" Nina looked at Lanie''s handsome face. People always said that a son


    usually resembled his mother, but Luke''s genes were stronger, so Lanie resembled him a lot. Although


    Nina was not a big fan of Luke, she was still fond of Lanie.


    After all, who would not like a good and obedient child?


    “Please take care of my brotherter," said Lanie politely. Tommy was the one who needed someone to


    look after him the most. Lanie and Rainie were well-disciplined. They always followed their schedule


    and they knew what to do.


    “Okay. I owe your father and you too." Nina smiled and agreed to it.


    After dinner, it was almost time to go out. Luke brought Luca along with him, and they left the house


    together.


    When they were in the car, Luca asked, “Mr. Crawford, where''s the ce Mr. Marcos invited us to?"


    Luke set the navigation, nced at the destination, and replied, “Uncle Roger''s food stall."


    "Uncle Roger''s... food stall?" Luca was slightly surprised. She thought Marcos would invite her to a


    fancy restaurant for supper. She did not expect it to be a food stall.


    Luca had heard about Uncle Roger''s food stall before. The owner came from another city, and his


    business there was booming. His children came to A City to further their studies, so the whole family


    moved here and opened another food stall. The food was so good and the locals loved it.


    However, no matter how good the food was, it was iparable to the environment in fancy


    restaurants. That was why she was surprised Marcos would choose to have supper at a food stall.


    Luke could see that Luca was surprised, so he said, “I heard that Tina and you have been looking for


    restaurants that serve authentic local specialties when you were entertaining them."


    "Yes. Mr. Marcos was interested in the local specialties here. After Tina found out about it, she started


    to make arrangements. Not only was he interested in local specialties, but he was also interested in the


    old tourist attractions and buildings here," answered Luca. After Luca was reminded about it, it came to


    her that it was understandable that Marcos invited them to have supper at a food stall.


    “Yes. Tina reported it to me," said Luke. Tina would report to him about Marcos'' schedule every day.


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    Although the ces Tina arranged were a little humble, most of them were Marcos'' requests. That was


    why he did not say anything about it.


    It was until Marcos asked him to help him to look for his mother that Luke knew the ces Marcos went


    had something to do with his parents.


    Luca gently nodded. She was not surprised at all. After all, Tina was attentive and responsible. Hence,


    she would report everything to Luke in detail.


    After that, they arrived near Uncle Roger''s food stall. The parking lots were limited, so Luke found a


    parking space nearby within a kilometer from the food stall.


    Luca climbed out of the car and looked at the few luxury cars that were parked there. She knew they all


    came for the famous food stall.


    It was a food stall, after all. The prices of the dishes were affordable. Even though the business was


    good, the owner would make less if he chose a better location that cost a higher rental fee.


    That was why the location of the food stall was considered remote, and the location was not ideal for


    business. However, it was fortunate that the food stall was famous and they were always full of


    customers.


    Still, it seemed to be putting those who drove here with a sedan car in a difficult position, just like Luke.


    They had to park their car a kilometer away from the food stall and walk there.


    Although the snow had stopped falling, it was still cold out there. Luca headed to the sidewalk and


    waited for Luke to get out of the car.


    It was icy-cold, and Luca rubbed her hands.


    Luke got out of the car carrying a big coat in his hands. He walked toward Luca, draped the coat over


    her shoulders, and said, "It''s cold. Put it on."


    Luca was wearing a coat, but she did not expect Marcos to invite them to a food stall. Hence, the coat


    she wore could only keep her warm for a while on such a cold night. After all, she thought they would


    be meeting in a restaurant and there were heaters in the restaurant.


    Even though there were heaters at the food stall, the coat she put on was still not warm enough.


    Fortunately, Luke came prepared...


    "Mr. Crawford, what about you.." Luca wondered if he could keep himself warm if he gave her the coat.


    "I''m warm," said Luke. He chose to put on something that could keep him warm after he knew where


    Marcos invited them to.


    Luca nced at the coat he wore and looked at the men''s coat draped over her shoulder. The long


    coat had almost reached her leg calves.


    Luke held her hand and said, "Let''s go. Marcos and Tina are already here."


    "Okay," Luca thought of pulling her hand away, but Luke gripped it so tightly that she would not be able


    to withdraw her hand without using some of her strength.


    However, it seemed like Luke did not want her to pull her hand away.


    Luca had no choice but to let him hold her hand.


    Uncle Roger''s food stall was located beside a twone road. Hence, it was easier to walk on the road.


    When the two of them arrived at the food stall, they saw Tina waving at them. She said, "Boss, Dr.


    Craw, we''re here."