I knew that Munchkin would be somewhat disappointed, but it could not be helped. If I explained it clearly to him, he should be able to understand.
I returned to my seat apologetically and looked at the little guy who had a face full of anticipation.
"Is Daddy coming?"
Tina also looked at me.
"I'm sorry, kids. Uncle is facing a work problem today and has to resolve the matter before he can eat without worrying about it, so he won’t be able to make it to dinner."
Tina continued to smile, but the corners of Munchkin's face slowly dropped. "Is Daddy
so busy at work?"
I took his little hand. "Munchkin, Daddy has no choice."
Tina was on the side, pulling on Munchkin's sleeve.
"Munchkin, don't be upset. I believe that Uncle isn’t absent on purpose. Think back to when we were in Zenon. Your father
took us to eat delicious food and have fun all the time. We did all of our favorite things."
Munchkin was slightly aggrieved. "I just want all the people I like to be together."
I hugged him. "Don't worry. Daddy is with you anytime and anywhere because he loves you. As long as we love each other, our hearts are bound together even to the ends of the earth." "I think Aunt is right," Tina said sweetly. "Munchkin, I'm getting hungry, but I won't eat if you keep being so mopey."
"That’s not good. The food here is the best. Mommy and I spent the entire night choosing this restaurant. How can you refuse to eat?"
The little one hurriedly looked at me. I immediately got the waiter to serve the food.
"Pumpkin, you must eat a little more. The prawns here are tender and sweet," Munchkin spoke to Tina while giving me a thumbs up.
This little guy actually showed me such a gesture.
I looked up, my eyes inadvertently meeting Fred’s gaze. It seemed he had been looking at me tenderly. That look made me a little unsure of how to respond.
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