The Soft-Hearted Wife of Mr. Big Shot-Chapter 41: The Little Girl Wants to Visit the Night Market
Holly Sawyer adjusted the dipping sauce once more, and indeed it was quite good. She managed the spiciness well; it wasn’t overly hot, which suited Leo Grant’s taste.
"It’s really tasty."
Leo Grant smiled lightly, a sweet smile touching his lips.
Since the sauce was made by Holly Sawyer, it was naturally bound to taste good.
A smile lingered on Holly’s lips as the two chatted while eating, the atmosphere genuinely warm and cozy.
"Brother, I’m full."
The food on the table was devoured by Holly, and she contentedly closed her eyes, rubbing her round belly.
Being able to eat something delicious made her very happy and satisfied. That’s just the kind of person she was.
"Then let’s go home."
Leo called for the waitress to pay, and then he spoke.
It was already half past nine in the evening, not early.
"Could we not go back yet?"
Holly blinked her eyes, looking at Leo expectantly and asked.
Well, half past nine at night isn’t really late at all, the nightlife has just begun.
Leo: "Hmm?"
Since Holly came here, she had been going to bed quite early. By this time, she should be sleeping.
"Shall we go to the night market? The nightlife has just started."
Holly blinked her eyes for a while, looking at Leo with a face full of anticipation.
Yes, since arriving in Bexley, she had hardly been to the night market, just acting like a good girl and going to bed on time.
When she was in Arkenfall, she would often visit night markets every now and then; the food from the stalls was genuinely quite tasty.
"You just said you were full."
Leo reminded her, wondering how the little girl wanted to go to the night market after eating so much tonight. Her belly was already full; how could she eat more?
"But, after walking a bit, I’ll digest."
Holly blinked her eyes and slowly said, the distance to the night market wasn’t far, walking would help digest quickly.
She felt she could still eat a lot, even though her belly was a bit stuffed, it was only slightly, and she could eat plenty more.
Leo: "..."
He gently furrowed his brow, looking at the girl’s rounded belly, deep in thought.
How could such a small belly hold so many things?
"Brother, is it okay?"
Holly shook Leo’s arm and spoke sweetly as if pleading.
She genuinely wanted to visit the night market, genuinely wished to eat all the good food, so she truly, truly wanted to go.
"Next time, alright?"
Leo hesitated for a moment then replied, the girl had eaten so much, it wouldn’t be good for digestion later.
"Tomorrow, tomorrow night, brother will take you there, okay?"
"You’ve eaten a lot tonight; it will be difficult to digest later. Listen to your brother, alright?"
Leo’s voice was warm and gentle, coaxing Holly.
Holly blinked her eyes, really wanting to go, but she thought for a moment: "Alright then."
Her face drooped a little, her mood not too high, but she tried to maintain a cheerful expression.
"Don’t be upset, sweetheart. Hmm? Tomorrow, brother will take you for the delicious food. You can eat a lot, and so tonight, let’s just go home, okay, hmm?"
Leo’s voice was exceedingly gentle; he coaxed the girl, who was now unhappy, naturally, he had to comfort her.
Wanting to fulfill the girl’s desire really, her mind was genuinely simple.
But seeing how much she had eaten tonight, her small belly was quite full, eating too much would be difficult to process, so he thought it best not to eat tonight.
"Okay."
The expression on the girl’s face improved slightly but still held a slight reluctance.
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Early the next morning, Leo didn’t go to the office; Holly sat at the dining table watching Leo intently.
"Enjoy your meal."
Leo gently tapped the table and said, his voice was tender.
Ever since the girl sat at the dining table, her eyes had been fixed on him, unblinking.
"Oh."
Holly lowered her head and focused on eating from her bowl, but her eyes couldn’t help but peek at Leo.
"What’s up? Does brother have dirt on his face? Why are you looking at brother like this?"
Leo teased Holly, the girl’s gaze was so blatant; it made him want to laugh a bit.
Holly shook her head: "Nope."
Leo looked at Holly, waiting for her to continue.
"I just wanted to ask, brother, last night you said you would take me for supper, is that true?"
Holly blinked and looked at Leo with a face full of anticipation, asking him.
Leo suddenly laughed; this little foodie really couldn’t forget about eating, perhaps only when it came to food she could be so persistent.
"Brother, are you planning to break your promise?"
Seeing Leo not speaking, Holly suddenly grew anxious; her tone carried a hint of grievance.
"How could that be? Brother will certainly take you to the night market for food tonight, whatever brother says will always count."
Leo reached out, gently ruffling Holly’s hair, his voice unusually soft.
The girl is so adorable; how could he bear to refuse her request?
"Brother is really nice."
Holly immediately beamed with joy; her brows and eyes were covered with happiness, genuinely very delighted.
Well, the world is vast, but eating is the greatest joy. Oh no, it’s eating delicious food that’s the greatest, whether or not one eats doesn’t really matter.
"Silly girl."
Leo said with a laugh, the girl is so easily satisfied, genuinely a silly girl.
"Brother will always take care of you." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Leo smiled, speaking slowly and gently.
Everything he’s said counts, this promise counts, too.
He suddenly wanted to take care of Holly, the kind of care that lasts a lifetime.
If the little girl is so silly, how would she manage life if she left him?
"Okay."
Holly’s brows and eyes were filled with joy, her smile was incredibly sweet, so sweet it touched Leo’s heart.
"Brother, can I go visit Arkenfall?"
Holly suddenly asked, her voice light, filled with sincerity.
She needed to return to Arkenfall the day after to handle some matters.
"Why are you going to Arkenfall?"
Leo’s hand holding the chopsticks suddenly paused, he raised his eyes seriously at Holly.
Why did the girl want to go to Arkenfall?
"I heard there’s more good food in Arkenfall than in Bexley, brother, can I go the day after tomorrow?"
Holly moved over to Leo’s side and shook his arm.
