Chapter 139: Fairy Godmother

Officer Patel took Anushka and me to dinner at an Italian restaurant. He said that tonight was 'daddy and daughter dinner', which had become a weekly tradition in their family. He then asked where my dad was, and I said: "He could be working the kitchen here or on the other side of the moon," I said, "I really don't know." I slurped up my creamy pasta and had a side of vegetables to boost my vitamin intake. At home, my pop tart supply was running low but that didn't have many nutrients anyway. It's amazing what good food can do to your spirits. I felt myself come to life. After tiramisu, Officer Patel drove me home and waited in the car with Anoushka for my 'adult supervision' to arrive. I was a bit nervous about that. I didn't exactly call the most law abiding adult. But it was very clear that Officer Patel cared about my wellbeing and was worried for me. I worry about me, too. While we waited, a car drove up from around