You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 1919: A Happy Family

On their way home, Anderson saw a small handcart by the roadside with the words "Watermelon Ice" written on it. He knocked on the car window, "Can we stop for a moment?"

The car slowed down, and Aaron pulled over to the side of the road.

Joyce embraced Anderson, looked in the direction he was gazing, and asked, "What's up?"

Anderson pointed to the small cart outside, "They're selling watermelon ice by the roadside, and I want to have some."

"Chuckle," Joyce laughed, "You had a lot for dinner. Are you hungry again?"

Turning around, Anderson replied, "Dinner was a bit too much. I suddenly feel like having some watermelon ice."

"Can we eat stuff from the roadside? What if it's not clean?" Luther questioned. He never ate from street vendors. "We have a fruit platter at home with all kinds of fruit. Or if there's something specific you want, we can ask Aaron to get it when we get home."

"But I want this," Anderson insisted rarely.

"Okay," Joyce gently patted his head. "Alright, since you want it, let's get out now."

Although Luther was not very willing, he still got out of the car and opened the back door for them.

Anderson jumped out of the car and ran towards the watermelon ice stand by the roadside, stopping in front of it.

The vendor was a woman in her fifties, her skin dark in the night, with deep wrinkles on her face, showing the marks of time.

"Little kid, it's hot weather. Do you want a bowl? It's very cheap, only $15. Our watermelons are home-grown, and the ingredients are all homemade. It's natural, organic, healthy, and hygienic." The vendor enthusiastically promoted her watermelon ice.

On a summer night without breeze, the air was sweltering.

cooling ice was needed to relieve

making a face that clearly indicated he believed it was not

him not to spoil Anderson's mood. Considering Anderson's picky nature, he rarely suddenly craved

one," Joyce handed

the money and started working. She scooped out the ice from a large pot, added freshly cut watermelon, seasonings, syrup, raisins,

want some nuts? Any allergies to peanuts or

everything is fine,"

it to Anderson, "Kid, enjoy. There's a seat

cool and delicious. Being cooped up in the hospital was stuffy, having a bowl of ice to cool off and catch a breath was

is it? Is it good?" Joyce asked

good. Mom, you should try it too," Anderson scooped

her eyes lit up, "It's really good, give me a bowl

is cold. What if

him a look, "I'm not that delicate. Who says pregnant women can't have cold things? It's not like I'm having my

Luther, "..."

summer, and I had a bowl every day without fail. The children I gave birth to have such clear skin,

bowl of ice

for my sister too," Anderson

you have so many kids in your family, you're really blessed," the vendor said happily upon hearing about Anderson's sister and his mother's pregnancy. "Sir, do you want one too? What about your driver? Let's just get one

free, I'll take

smiled and handed over a hundred-dollar bill, "One for each person,

took the money and prepared the

down from the car and handed him a bowl

you should

smiled and

resolving this major concern of Athena, everyone's spirits were relaxed today, unlike before when they were tense. Even Aaron breathed a sigh of relief as he

handed to

tastes good. Don't underestimate street vendors; they often represent traditional craftsmanship. I grew up eating these, and I haven't suffered for it," Joyce