After Joyce arrived in the city center, she parked the car and walked into the BR Ice Cream Shop with the two children.
Kiki enthusiastically held onto Joyce's arm. "Auntie, thank you."
"It's nothing, just a small matter," Joyce smiled slightly. "Is your mommy very busy?"
"Yes, she's very busy, hardly has time to accompany me. She doesn't have time to take me shopping or take me out for meals. I'm usually alone, or with the butler," Kiki's eyes sparkled with a hint of sadness, looking pitiful.
Joyce's heart softened, and she ruffled Kiki's hair. "But your mommy loves you very much. Whenever she has time, she will be there for you. Look, what flavor of ice cream do you want?"
It seemed to be the case. Besides seeing Torrance on the day of the school event, she hardly saw her at all. The last time they were at the department store, Reuben took Kiki to buy horse riding equipment. Torrance didn't even prepare these things in advance, which indicated that she didn't even have time to check the essential checklist sent to her by the school.
Kiki nodded. She pulled Anderson to the counter.
"Wow, so many new flavors. This Bouncing Candy Mint Chocolate looks so delicious. Andres, do you want to try it?"
Anderson shrugged Kiki off. "Don't pull me, you're so annoying. I don't want Bouncing Candy, it's too sweet. Only girls eat that kind of stuff."
Kiki said in a sweet voice, "Okay, how about this Sunny King Grape flavor? Would you like to try it?"
Anderson glared at her. "Buy your own. Don't bother me."
Joyce stepped forward and gently tugged at Anderson. His temper was becoming too much, showing an impatient face to a girl. He was just like Luther.
Anderson was almost fuming, "Mommy, I want a double scoop of honeydew and mulberry flavors. No chocolate bits, no almond bits, no caramel sauce, no sprinkles, just add lemon slices."
Joyce "..."
What a picky son. It's unbelievable!
"And you? Kiki, what flavor do you want?" Joyce asked gently.
"Well, I'll have the same as Andres," Kiki raised her delicate chin.
Joyce was taken aback. Kiki clearly wanted the Bouncing Candy flavor earlier, but now she wanted the same ice cream as Andres. This little girl had quite a talent for adapting to the situation. She would be formidable when she grew up.
"Are you sure? You can try some other flavors too," Joyce reminded her. "None of what Andres ordered are new flavors. His taste is quite fixed."
"It's okay. I want what Andres likes," Kiki nodded repeatedly.
"Alright," Joyce went to the counter, ordered the ice cream, and completed the payment with her phone.
After a moment, the server handed her the ice cream.
She carried the ice cream and sat with Anderson and Kiki on the sofa seats. Anderson chose a single seat, wanting some peace and quiet.
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