Chapter 156

LUNETH "Mommy, can I take ice cream?" Aria's voice snapped me out of my thoughts. I looked down at her, and I nodded. "Of course, come on, honey," I say, standing up and stretching my hand to her. She takes it and hops off her chair. "Does anyone else want anything else?" I ask, and both men shake their heads almost identically. "Okay then," I squeeze Aria's hand and lead her to the ice cream section of the buffet. "What favour do you want?" I ask, and she looks up at me and then crosses her hand over her chest and a finger to her chin as she pretends to think about it. "Cookies and cream!" she exclaimed, and I nodded, pressing my lips together as I got her one scoop. "And strawberry," she added, trying to pout cutely, so I gave in to her demands. I ruffle her hair gently and put the strawberry ice cream in it. She stretched her hand to take it, and I gave it to her. "Hi, Mrs Moreaux," a woman said, standing in my path. She had a twinkle in her eyes as if she was about to get down on s