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Luca looked around at the surroundings and realized that what Luke said about not getting
noticed by reporters when dining here was true.
Luke parked the car in the visitor parking spot and said, "We're here. Let's go."
"Awesome! Daddy, I'm so hungry!" Tommy cheered. After Rainie got out of the car, he
followed suit.
Luca got out of the car on the other side and instinctively looked around her.
It was probably dinner time, so everyone was having their meal right now. That was why
there were not many young people walking around the area. There were only a few people
leisurely strolling around.
"I've already placed the order. We can eat as soon as we get in. You won't be hungry, you
little foodie," replied Luke as he stared at his son, whose expression was totally ravenous.
There was a hint of helplessness on Luke's face.
The kid had never gone hungry when it was time to eat, so why was he always so
hungry?!
Luke looked at Luca, wondering whose side of the family Tommy had taken after to
become such a voracious little eater.
Luca knew what Luke had in his mind and gave him a smile. "Kids can't go hungry. Usually,
we'd have already had dinner by this time."
Tommy nodded, agreeing with what Luca said. He defended himself, "Exactly, I'm still
growing. I can't go hungry! Otherwise, I can't grow as tall as Daddy!"
With that, he gestured with his hand to show his own height and then Luke's, signifying his
height goal.
Luke could not help but laugh at his son's actions. "Well, then you should eat fewer snacks
and more proper meals every day."
Tommy lost his smile when Luke mentioned he should eat fewer snacks. He glanced at his
father and then at his mother. "Does that mean I won't grow tall if I eat snacks?"
Luca was amused by the child's reaction. Before she could respond, Rainie said, "Of course
not, but eating proper meals will help you grow taller. If you eat too many snacks, you
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She patiently explained while holding his hand.
Tommy nodded, secretly making up his mind to eat well so he could grow taller and
protect his mom.
Luke looked at the three kids, then at Luca. His eyes were filled with warmth.
They were a warm family of five. In the days to come, these cozy and heartwarming
moments would unfold every day.
Luke had a feeling that as long as he persevered and did not waver, he would soon
discover Luca's secret.
Then, it would not just be their family of five. Old Master Mallory, the Norman family, and
the Rayne family would all be together in happiness.
Luke followed the address given by Jason and took the elevator to the restaurant.
The female owner of the family-style restaurant was waiting at the entrance. She greeted
them with a smile when she saw them coming out of the elevator, "Hello, Mr. and Mrs.
Crawford."
Luca was slightly taken aback, wondering whether she should explain. However, Luke
spoke first, "Sorry, we got stuck in traffic. We're a bit late."
Since Luke did not clarify her identity, Luca could not reveal that she was not Mrs.
Crawford. She had no choice but to accept it.
Luca found it amusing at the thought of this. Why should she tolerate having to accept
this identity?
She was Mrs. Crawford, after all...
“It's alright. My husband has just prepared the dishes you ordered. They're ready now,"
said the restaurant owner with a smile on her face as she led them inside.
They entered the restaurant.
The female owner knew Luke's identity. Also, Jason had already informed her of the
situation in advance. Thus, after they entered the restaurant, she closed the door to
prevent those outside from seeing what was happening inside.
"Please, have a seat," she warmly said to them. At the same time, she took out a toddler's
dining chair and said, "The youngest one can sit here."
The youngest one referred to Tommy.
When Tommy heard this, he walked forward with his short little legs, sat in the toddler's
chair, and swung his legs in anticipation of the meal.
The restaurant owner was delighted to see how eager he was. She handed each of the
three kids a piece of candy and said, "These are homemade candies with no artificial
additives. They're very healthy."
"Thank you." The three kids had sweet tooths. They gladly accepted the candies and put
them in their pockets.
They did not eat the candies because they were about to have dinner. Besides, Rainie had
just explained things to Tommy a moment ago. Even Tommy, who loved eating snacks the
most, resisted the candy and put it in his pocket, just like his older siblings.
The restaurant owner added with a smile, "They're so well-behaved."
Her husband was a talented chef, and their private dining establishment attracted many
affluent customers. Often, families dined here together. She had seen a lot of children too.
However, well-behaved children like Lanie, Rainie, and Tommy were a rarity.
Hence, she liked them even more and thought of preparing some snacks for them to take
home after the meal.
Who would not love well-behaved kids?
The restaurant owner poured each of them a cup of tea and said, "Please enjoy your tea.
We'll be serving the dishes shortly."
Then, she turned around and headed into the kitchen to check on the dishes her husband
was preparing.
"How do you like this place?" asked Luke. It was highly recommended by Jason for its
privacy and the chef's skills.
"It's nice." Luca smiled. The neighborhood might not be upscale, but the couple had put a
lot of effort into their family-style restaurant, which was evident from the interior decor.
Dining here felt like eating at a friend's place. It was very comfortable.
Moreover, the surroundings were well-kept. One could tell the owners were people who
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"If you like the food here, we can come here more often in the future," said Luke.
Even though Luca was a great cook, having food prepared by others was a different
experience from eating one's own cooking. It had a different vibe.
He wanted to take Luca out more often, even with the kids around. It was also a kind of a
date.
Lanie and Rainie, the twins, exchanged glances with each other.
Why did they feel that their parents were truly dating now while they were third-wheeling?
Their father was so focused on asking their mom's opinion!
They felt like they were just dragged along for the ride.
They were clearly a part of this family too!
The restaurant owner entered the kitchen for a while and soon returned with the dishes.
She smiled as she said, "Mr. Crawford, the dishes you ordered are ready. I'm serving them
now."
The restaurant owner and her husband paid great attention to hygiene. While serving the
dishes, they wore face masks for food service to ensure that saliva would not accidentally
end up on the food.
Luke, who was always particular about cleanliness, was very satisfied.
Their hygiene standards were on par with those of a five-star hotel.
As seafood dishes were served, there was no distinction between appetizers and main
courses. The restaurant owner and her husband brought all the ordered dishes to the
table.
They then asked, "Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, all your dishes are served. Would you like a
bottle of red wine?"
Luke turned to look at Luca. Since he was going to drive, he would not be drinking alcohol,
but what if Luca wanted some?
"Would you like some?" asked Luke.
Luca shook her head and replied, "No, thank you. Three glasses of fruit juice will do."
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