My Love Debts Are Everywhere!-Chapter 486: Barbecue Party - Part 1

Nighttime...

Snowfall grew heavier, blanketing the ground in a thick, white layer.

With the arrival of winter, both demons and humans were required to have magic heaters in their homes. Without them, survival in the freezing cold would be impossible.

However, that wasn't a concern for the inner palace, where Liliana and her family resided.

Protected by intricate magic formations embedded in every corner, the palace remained warm and untouched by the winter chill.

"I want to play in the snow."

Standing by the parlor door, Fiona gazed outside, watching the snowflakes drift down. Winter was the season she looked forward to the most.

She loved having snowball fights with her sisters and playing outside in the frost-covered gardens.

Beside her, Charlotte and Iris nodded eagerly, their eyes shining with excitement.

"Don't worry, Fiona," Iris said in a reassuring tone. "Once the snow stops, we'll go outside. And..."

A mischievous glint appeared in her eyes as she leaned toward Fiona. "Hehehe... I'll teach you how to make a proper snowball."

Fiona tilted her head, her round, innocent eyes blinking in confusion. "Make a proper snowball? What do you mean, Sister?"

Charlotte sighed and lightly pinched Iris's cheek. "Stop teasing Fiona."

"Ouch!" Iris winced as Charlotte pinched her cheek, a pained expression crossing her face. "I wasn't trying to trick her! I just wanted to take her out for some snow games later."

Listening to her excuse, Charlotte remained unconvinced. She knew her smelly sister all too well.

With a sigh, she released her pinch and chose to let it go.

While Fiona, Iris, and Charlotte were delighted by the heavy snowfall outside, Stella remained silent, her expression calm.

Unlike them, there was no trace of excitement in her eyes as she gazed at the snow covering the palace courtyard.

"Snow, huh?" She murmured softly, her emotions conflicted.

Of all the seasons, winter was the one she despised the most. During that time, demons valued their food more and rarely discarded leftovers.

As a result, she had once endured long periods of hunger, unable to scavenge for food in the trash.

Even when scraps could be found, they were never enough. Sometimes, the food was so spoiled that eating it only made her stomach ache.

"But those days are over," she whispered, a faint smile forming on her lips. "Now, I have Uncle Leon, Aunt Liliana, Charlotte, Iris, and Fiona. There's plenty of food here—I'll never go hungry again."

Thinking about how drastically her life had changed, Stella felt an overwhelming sense of happiness.

Sometimes, she wondered if all the suffering she had endured was fate's way of leading her to Leon.

If that were true, she had no regrets. Instead, she felt deeply grateful for everything she had gone through.

"What are you all doing at the door? The snow is getting heavier—you'll catch a cold. Come inside."

A concerned voice sounded from behind them. In unison, they turned to see Leon standing there, dressed in a black casual robe, carrying a strange and mysterious grill.

"Daddy!" Fiona's eyes lit up as she ran toward him.

Noticing the sizable grill in his hands, she blinked curiously.

"Is this for the barbecue, Daddy?" she asked eagerly.

Leon smiled and gave a small nod. "Yes, this is a barbecue grill."

With that, he walked over to the spacious parlor terrace and carefully set it down.

He began assembling it, attaching the four legs, positioning the grill grate, and arranging the charcoal—preparing everything needed to cook meat, fish, chicken, and more.

Behind him, Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella followed closely, their eyes filled with curiosity as they watched him work.

"Wow! Daddy is amazing!" Fiona exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

His movements were quick and precise, as if he had done this countless times before.

Charlotte, Iris, and Stella nodded in agreement.

"You're right, Fiona. I wonder how Daddy can put together such a complicated grill so easily," Iris said, her expression adorably serious.

Leon couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing their conversation. Since he was the one who had built this grill, assembling it was second nature to him.

Still, he chose to stay silent, letting his little girls continue showering him with praise.

"Your Majesty Leon, I've brought the ingredients you requested."

A voice suddenly came from behind the door. Lyra stepped forward, carrying a large box filled with forest beef, mountain chicken, fish, and valley lamb.

Leon turned his head and gave a small nod. "Thank you, Lyra. Please place it beside me."

Without a word, Lyra carefully set the box down next to him, then took a step back, joining the four little girls as they watched Leon with curious eyes.

Ten minutes later, Leon finished assembling the grill and nodded in satisfaction.

"The next step is preparing the condiments," he muttered, turning to Lyra and the girls.

"Lyra, Charlotte, Iris, Stella, and Fiona, can you help me with that?" he asked.

Without hesitation, they all nodded eagerly. "Of course!"

"Good!" Leon smiled and handed Lyra a note. "This has all the barbecue condiment recipes. Please follow the instructions, Lyra."

Lyra took the note and gave a respectful nod. "As you wish, Your Majesty Leon."

After that, she unfolded a long table about a hundred centimeters high, took out the ingredients from the large box, and began mixing them according to Leon's instructions.

Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella grabbed small stools to use as footholds and eagerly helped Lyra.

"Is this sugar?" Fiona asked, staring at a jar filled with white granules.

Curious, she dipped her index finger into it and placed it in her mouth.

"Wuee! It's salt!" Her face scrunched up in disgust as tears welled up in her eyes.

"Hahaha!" Iris burst into laughter. "My clumsy sister, how could you mistake salt for sugar?"

Grinning mischievously, she pinched Fiona's cheeks.

Fiona ignored her teasing and quickly grabbed a cup of water, desperately rinsing her mouth to get rid of the lingering salty taste.

Not only did Iris laugh at the scene, but Charlotte, Stella, and Lyra did as well. However, to avoid embarrassing Fiona, they did their best to hold it in—though it was no easy task.

While they busied themselves with the condiments, Leon didn't remain idle. He unfolded a table similar to Lyra's, set up a cutting board, and picked up a knife.

Then, he took out the beef, fish, chicken, and lamb from the box and began cutting them into smaller pieces for easier grilling.

At that moment, the sound of footsteps echoed from the direction of the parlor door, followed by Liliana's cold and indifferent voice.

"Am I late?"

At the sound of that voice, Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, Stella, and Lyra turned their heads to see Liliana's elegant figure dressed in a black casual gown.

Her long white hair, usually left flowing, was tied into a ponytail this time, adding a touch of allure.

Every step she took radiated grace and an enchanting charm.

Her cold, indifferent expression created a sense of distance, as if she didn't want anyone to come too close.

However, when her gaze fell upon the four little girls and Lyra, her expression softened.

A flawless smile graced her thin, mesmerizing lips.

Fiona's eyes lit up, about to speak, but Iris beat her to it.

"Mommy!"

Iris ran up to Liliana, clinging to her thigh like a spoiled child.

Liliana lifted her into her arms and gently pinched her cheek. "You look so happy. Are you up to something fun?"

Iris nodded eagerly, a big smile on her chubby face. "Mm-hmm! My sisters and I are making condiments for the barbecue party."

"Oh?" Liliana raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

Leon had mentioned plans for a barbecue party earlier.

She wasn't entirely sure what a barbecue was, but rather than ask, she had simply agreed.

Now, seeing the unfamiliar grill beside Leon, she guessed it was some kind of grilling feast.

She continued walking with Iris in her arms until she stopped near Lyra.

"Good evening, Your Majesty," Lyra greeted respectfully.

"Mm… Good evening, Lyra," Liliana replied as she gently set Iris down.

Her gaze shifted to the cookware on the table, then to Fiona, Charlotte, and Stella, who were eagerly mixing various ingredients in a stainless steel bowl.

A playful smile tugged at her lips as she teased, "Girls, you do know how to mix those properly, right? Be careful not to mess up."

Fiona turned her head and shook it confidently. "Of course not, Mommy! We're following the recipe Daddy gave us."

She then looked at Charlotte and Iris. "Right, Sisters?"

Strangely, Charlotte and Stella didn't answer right away. Instead, they exchanged amused glances, trying to hold back their laughter.

"Hmm? What's so funny?" Fiona tilted her head in confusion.

"Pfft!" Iris giggled, covering her mouth. "Fiona, you have flour all over your face."

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She wiped Fiona's nose and cheeks, then held up her fingers, showing the flour left on them.

Fiona blinked in surprise. She hadn't even realized there was flour on her face! No wonder Charlotte and Stella had been laughing at her.

Puffing out her cheeks in a pout, she glared at them. "Humph! Sister Stella, Sister Charlotte, you're so mean!"

Stella giggled before gently ruffling Fiona's hair. "Alright, I'm sorry."

Charlotte chuckled and pinched her cheek. "Me too. Forgive us?"

At their apologies, Fiona's pout disappeared, replaced by a bright smile.

Watching their playful exchange, Liliana smiled in approval. As sisters, they should support each other—not argue or hold grudges.

Just then, Leon's excited voice came from behind them.

"All done! Now, let's get this barbecue started!"

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A/N: I'm not feeling well today, so I can only upload one chapter.

By the way, this and the previous chapters might feel a bit slow since they focus on Leon's daily life with his little girls.

But don't worry! The upcoming chapters will get serious and packed with conflict.

Thank you for your support!