Chapter 135

Chapter 135

After speaking, Lewis took another bite of his chicken wing

He meant to show that if he could make exceptions, Arianna shouldn’t be held to such strict rules ther

“Don’t worry so much. It’s just food, there’s no need to be overly strict about it

Doris couldn’t argue against Lewis. “Mr. Hartman, you spoil her too much. She’s going to be completely pampered

“And what’s wrong with that? Ari should be treated like a little princess, Lewis said with a smile, looking at Arianna. “If she’s spoiled, I can handle it.”

Doris looked at Lewis‘ doting smile toward Arianna and thought, “This man, who always seems so distant, must truly like Arianna from the bottom of his heart.

If he ever has a daughter of his own, he’s definitely going to dote on her endlessly. A man like him will be an amazing father someday

“We can’t just let a kid watch us eat. Are you really going to be that cruel to Ari? Lewis said while eating another French fry.

He was doing it on purpose, and Doris knew she had no way out.

“Fine, just this once.” Doris finally relented.

“Ari, hurry up and thank Doris,” Lewis reminded her.

Arianna, being the little smart cookie she was, immediately said sweetly, “Thank you, Doris, and Lewis.”

Taking the burger, Arianna ate with satisfaction, as if it were the most delicious food in the world.

Lewis nudged Doris lightly with his elbow. “Don’t you think Ari’s smile is beautiful? The more she smiles, the less shadow there is in her heart.”

“I know,” Doris said, understanding his meaning.

After the amusement park, they headed to the aquarium, where they watched clumsy penguins, silly polar bears… and a breathtaking beluga whale show.

They spent the entire afternoon there and ran out of time to visit the zoo.

Lewis promised Arianna they would take her there next time.

PM, they arrived at

that she fell asleep as soon as she got in the

carried her

him, “Just put her on the couch.”

rest. I’ll make dinner,” Doris said. Lewis had done all the heavy lifting, carrying Arianna for most of the day.

made Doris‘ day much easier.

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Chapter 135

long day too, so don’t worry about cooking” Lewis said, pulling a thin blanket over Arianna’s chest. I ordered food from Riverside Canteen. It’ll be

always warmed

730 PM, Laura arrived at their place.

she didn’t have a shift today, she was able to get off work early.

already woken up and finished

now full of energy, playing games with Doris and

thanks, so I bought some fruit for you,” Laura said, placing a bag

frugal. Now that she was raising a child alone while working, she was even more careful with every

bought such good

meant having confidence–it meant she could provide a better life for Arianna and

much fruit? The two of us won’t be able to finish it all,” Doris said, looking at

polite. Helping each other out as sisters is natural,” Lewis said, ruffling Arianna’s

put it in the fridge and eat it whenever,” Laura said. She didn’t stay long to avoid disturbing them. “It’s getting late. I’ll take Ari home to rest. She has

“Ari, say goodbye to Lewis and Doris. We’re heading

goodbye!” Arianna slung her backpack over her shoulders and

some fruit into a bag and handed it

some home

need. I already have some at home.” Laura refused as Doris

bring something over

hand over and stuffing the bag into it. “Alright, I won’t keep you any longer. Let me walk you

arms with Laura, showing their close

they took a couple of

of Laura’s arm so she could answer the

screen–the man who had completely ignored her

she glanced at Doris.

for so long, and now he suddenly calls? I’d love to see what he has to say.” She had

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