A Kiss Beyond Words

Burlington Town Cafe, 15:05;

"Do you need anything else, Kiddo?" Lu Wei asked gently, his gaze settling on the empty plate in front of the girl. Without waiting for a reply, he casually reached for the fries on his wife's plate.

Ningtao's eyes narrowed in mock indignation as she swatted his hand away, her pout deepening. His lips curved into a teasing smirk, unbothered, as if daring her to stop him again.

"No, no, I am done," Rong Xinghe said, shaking her head with a small laugh. "Anything more, and I'll start gaining weight. I am already dreading the brutal drills awaiting me when I am back at MCO. They don't take mercy on extra pounds."

"You are in excellent shape, Kid," Su Rogguang said, his tone firm as he fixed the girl with a pointed look. "And let me remind you, no extreme physical activities for the next few months—no missions, no operations, no training. Understood? I won't have you risking your health again."