My Love Debts Are Everywhere!-Chapter 488: Barbecue Party - Part 3

"Ahh... I'm so full."

Fiona lay sprawled on the balcony floor, lazily patting her small, slightly rounded stomach.

Beside her, Charlotte, Iris, and Stella were in a similar state, their faces glowing with satisfaction.

The grilled meat their daddy had cooked was unbelievably delicious, making it impossible to stop eating.

"How many skewers did you have, Fiona?" Iris asked drowsily, staring up at the balcony ceiling.

Fiona blinked and thought for a moment. "About four or five."

She turned to Iris. "How about you, Sister? How many did you eat?"

Iris gave a sheepish smile and held up six fingers. "I ate six."

Fiona giggled, covering her mouth. "Pfft! Six is a lot. But honestly, with how good the chicken, beef, fish, and lamb were, I'm not surprised."

Normally, she'd be full after just a few pieces of chicken and a glass of milk.

But today, she hadn't felt satisfied until she'd finished five whole skewers!

It made her wonder—just what was it about her father's cooking that made it so irresistible?

She then turned to Charlotte and Stella, who were still lying beside her.

"How about you, Sister Charlotte? Sister Stella? How many did you eat?"

"I ate six," Charlotte admitted calmly, though the slight blush on her cheeks betrayed her embarrassment.

Like Fiona, she usually couldn't eat much. But their daddy's cooking was just too delicious to resist.

"I ate eight skewers," Stella murmured shyly.

Among them all, she had eaten the most, leaving her feeling both guilty and embarrassed.

"Pfft!" Charlotte chuckled. "Let's be honest—the meat was amazing. There's no need to be ashamed of how much we ate."

Her words immediately put Stella and Iris at ease, easing their lingering awkwardness.

While the girls lay around chatting lazily, Leon and Liliana were enjoying their own moment together.

The two fed each other, exchanging affectionate glances.

"How did you come up with the idea of having a barbecue like this, Leon?" Liliana asked softly, taking a bite from the skewer in Leon's hand.

Leon finished chewing before replying, "It's a tradition from my hometown."

Liliana raised an eyebrow in curiosity. "Your hometown? Why have I never heard of that?"

As far as she knew, there was no such thing as a "barbecue party" in the Holy Empire of Elysium or the Holy Orthodox.

If such a tradition existed, it would have been widely known and practiced by other humans.

Yet, Leon only responded with a faint, enigmatic smile.

Seeing this, Liliana suddenly recalled something he had once said: "Who said my hometown is in the Holy Empire of Elysium or the Holy Orthodox?"

That statement had puzzled her ever since. But rather than dwelling on her confusion and curiosity, she chose to push it aside for now.

She knew Leon was keeping a secret from her. However, she wouldn't force him to reveal it. There had to be a reason.

So, she chose to let things unfold naturally. After all, she understood Leon well—sooner or later, he would tell her.

The two continued enjoying their meal until they finally finished.

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Just as Leon began gathering the iron skewers scattered across the floor, Lyra suddenly stopped him.

"Please, allow me to handle this, Your Majesty Leon."

Leon looked up at her in slight surprise. "Are you sure?"

"Of course! Leave it to me," Lyra replied confidently as she crouched down and started tidying up.

Having enjoyed the delicious barbecue Leon prepared, she felt it would be improper not to help in return.

Besides, Leon held the same status as Liliana, and she couldn't possibly let him do the cleanup.

Leon was about to say something, but before he could, Liliana interjected.

"It's fine, Leon. Let Lyra and me take care of everything. You should stay with the children while we clean up."

Since Liliana had spoken, Leon didn't argue. He simply nodded and rose to his feet.

"Alright, then. I'll leave it to you and Lyra."

With that, he stepped away, leaving Liliana and Lyra to their task, and made his way over to Charlotte, Iris, Fiona, and Stella, who were still sprawled lazily on the floor.

"Aren't you girls cold lying around like this?" Leon stopped beside Fiona and Iris, crouching down as he gently rubbed their slightly distended stomachs.

Feeling their daddy's touch, both Iris's and Fiona's eyes curled into crescent shapes.

"Hehehe..." Fiona giggled. "The floor is really comfy, Daddy. Especially with the snow outside."

She pointed at the heavy snowfall beyond the balcony. The cold air seeped in, sending chills through the atmosphere.

However, thanks to the magic formation in the corner, the cold was instantly neutralized, turning into a pleasant, refreshing breeze.

Charlotte, Stella, and Iris said nothing, but they all nodded in agreement.

Leon chuckled and pinched Fiona's chubby cheeks. "Even if you say that, you'll still catch a cold. So, go back to your room and get some rest. And don't forget to brush your teeth—if you don't, you'll get cavities."

The four looked reluctant, their expressions showing clear dissatisfaction. However, since it was Leon's order, they didn't dare argue.

Quickly, they got to their feet, exchanging glances before finally nodding.

"Thank you for the barbecue, Daddy! It was delicious!" Fiona beamed and kissed Leon's cheek.

Iris followed right after, pressing a soft kiss to his other cheek. "Thank you, Daddy."

Charlotte and Stella did the same, filling Leon's heart with warmth.

Smiling, he patted their heads one by one and promised, "On New Year's Eve, I'll have a special surprise for you."

At his words, their eyes sparkled with joy.

"Really, Daddy?" Iris asked excitedly.

"Of course!" Leon nodded casually as he stood up. "Now, go back to your room and get some rest."

"Okay!" Without another word, they scurried off toward their room.

Leon watched them leave with a fond smile.

Just as he was about to turn around, a pair of arms wrapped around him from behind.

"How about sleeping in my room tonight? I have something to discuss with you," Liliana murmured, her warm, seductive breath brushing against his ear, sending a slight shiver down his spine.

Leon stiffened for a moment before nodding. "Alright."