Chương 212: Grow up just a little

When Lara reached the residence, it was already dinner time. The cubs were already sitting, talking with the rest of the family or observing the table with expectation.

Jaden was telling Nate about his very first football game. The two seemed to have found common ground and were focused on the conversation.

Scarlet, on the other hand, was hungry.

«The doctor said I need to eat a lot because I'm growing, grandma, but I don't want to grow up.»

«I see,» Melanie chuckled. «What can we do about it?»

«I can try not eating,» she said, but her words didn't seem convinced. And her expression was too painful to be believable.

«What a pity, Scarlet. I've roasted some beef with potatoes... Oh, but you don't even like potatoes, do you?»

«I like, I like!»

«Hmm... It would be a pity to throw this away. I was thinking about you while cooking, and now you tell me you don't want anymore?»