Barbecue (2)

Aleksis took Lauriel's big hand and patted it gently. She seemed to understand her godfather's sadness and did not say anything.

"Uhmm... isn't that Aleksis' nanny...?" Anne asked in a whisper. Finland nodded. She signaled that they should not disturb Lauriel and continue the barbecue.

The atmosphere returned to normal and people tried not to disturb the sad looking man. Finland took a plate of some grilled meat and sauce, then walked towards Lauriel and sat next to him.

"Have you eaten?" she asked in a soft voice.

Lauriel raised his face and shook his head slowly. "Hmm..."

"Eat first, so Aleksis also wants to eat. She will definitely refuse to eat if her Uncle Rory doesn't eat..." Finland signaled to Kathy, who immediately came with a bowl of fruit for Aleksis. "Aleksis... accompany Uncle Rory for dinner, okay? Uncle Rory is feeling sad..."