Chapter 81

"Simbok is my mother, since childhood Simbok taught me how to cook." Rahel looked confidently at Bagus. "But I did modify it on purpose with the latest recipes that are currently being developed. So...!" said Rachel spreading her arms with a big smile as she almost arrived at the cafe exit.

"Ael... Ael...!"

The child's distinctive voice buzzed in Rachel's ears. Rachel was silent for a moment, trying to hear him again. Afraid that the voice would appear because of his longing for Alisa.

"Ael... Ael...!"

Rachel looked behind her back, in the direction the voice came from.

"Ael... Ael...!"

The chubby toddler walked towards him.

"Alice!" Rachel whispered in surprise.

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For a split second Rahel and Nico were in a straight line of gaze. Their lips were locked in each other's wandering minds.