Leo grinned, "Think I could toss him out?"

That evening, they headed to the seafood market. Three women settled at a table up front, while their partners took a seat behind them. Whenever a boozy local tried to charm the ladies with tales of the town, the men quickly scooted over to join the conversation. "What do you guys do?" someone asked.

"We're just sharing a table," they replied.

Yet, somehow, the men's arms ended up draped around the women's shoulders. With the intruder being a tanked-up brute, the women quietly leaned into their husbands or partners for comfort.

Drunks aren't exactly known for being rational. This one attempted to crash their table, but Mia swiftly turned to Andre, "Honey, I'm craving lobster."

Molly, quick on her feet, reached into Chad's pocket and pulled out his badge, slapping it on the table, "Can you read?"

The drunk squinted at the badge, reading each word until he hit "Police." Suddenly, he stumbled back, feigning confusion as he and his buddies made a hasty retreat.

Unfazed, Andre grabbed the menu and ordered, "Lobster, sea fish, fried noodles... and five crabs."

Molly chimed in, "Andre, you don't eat crabs? Order another one, I'll eat it for you."

sister, closed the

"It's you who can't

do you know

little bundle in her arms. Being seasoned parents, they knew

were ordered, the group of six adults and one little bundle finally settled down for a proper meal. When Andre returned from paying the bill, he had a bottle of coconut milk for his wife. But before she could take it, their little boy, Henry,

the food arrived, and Henry wasted no time reaching for a big crab. Unfortunately, he got pricked and burst into tears,

"We barely have any time left, and Ms. Anya will be taking him home soon. Yet you insisted on bringing him out.

been toast

crab at him,

watching her eat like he was the

can fill up just by watching?"

"Absolutely," Chad replied.

reached for it, "Then I'll eat

her hand got a gentle

of Henry, "I'm with you, buddy; I won't eat it

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