Chapter 1622

Milka said, "You know, I remember you used to be a lot easier on the eyes."

Mars shot her a look. "Excuse me, I look just fine now."

They reached the restaurant.

It was the same spot where Milka had first bumped into Mars after coming back home-his godson had swiped someone's roses, and Mars had promised to buy a new bouquet to make up for it.

By the time Mars got there, the couple with the roses was long gone.

Milka grinned, settling into her seat. "That little dumpling, so chubby and cute. Good thing he's not your actual kid-you could never make something that adorable." She remembered poor Henry's face, all hurt and confused, and couldn't help but chuckle. She'd even started to wonder if she was in the wrong— why did roses have to come with thorns, anyway?

Mars grabbed the menu and rattled off a few dishes. "Not my son by blood, but it's close enough. And don't jinx me. For all we know, my real kid might come from you one day."

menu back

didn't

order the same few things.

was softly lit and almost too quiet as they

been an energetic little tiger cub. This time, it was just the two of them. Mars glanced at her. "Didn't you say you were planning to settle abroad? What brought you back?" Milka let out a sigh. "My dad's old injury is acting up again. His doctor keeps complaining he won't cooperate with

wound from

Milka nodded.

sulking with her, refusing to listen to anything

frowned. "Didn't your dad always spoil you? Why's he giving you the cold shoulder

like abandoned him. Now

and the Arrowoods-were totally on board with their relationship,

yet, but she was already planning to join the force herself, hoping she could land in the same city

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