Meanwhile, Horace had already finished setting up the tables, chairs, and food for their date.

“I'll help Horace. You take care of Alina," Ariana said, pushing the little girl into Theodore's arms.

Alina had stopped crying, but her toy had gotten dusty. She didn't say a word, but gazed up at Theodore with her big eyes, silently challenging him to play the wooden doll game with her.

Theodore moved first. From the beginning, the game was one-sided. He expressionlessly took out a tissue and handed it to her.

"Here, use this to wipe."

Alina accepted the tissue and began to wipe the dust off her toy. As she worked, the toy made a sound, "Caw... Caw..."

Theodore rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache creeping up on him. He meant to ask Alina to wipe away the tears on her cheeks.

Never mind. It was all good as long as she was happy.

Horace and Ariana swiftly set up the tent and grill together while Theodore watched from a distance. He didn't offer to help, so he was tasked with grilling for the group.

To Ariana's surprise, the food turned out as good as takeout. She looked at Theodore with admiration. He was her man! He's handsome and excellent at everything he did. She was giddy with delight.

Theodore couldn't help but smile, enjoying the feeling of Ariana's admiration.

Unfortunately, Alina quickly drew Ariana's attention.

As a picky eater, Alina didn't indulge in much, only eating a small amount of broccoli.

As Ariana patiently tended to Alina, Theodore couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy.

His face tuned cold and expressionless as he grilled the food.

Alina, meanwhile, couldn't stop staring at Theodore. Ariana soon noticed and kicked his wheelchair, hinting at him to feed Alina.

"So troublesome," Theodore grumbled, but he still picked up a fork and cut the roasted shiitake mushrooms into small pieces for Alina.

To everyone's surprise, Alina opened her mouth and ate the mushrooms she previously despised.

“Why is she willing to eat what you feed her instead of mine?" Ariana asked, her confusion evident.

Theodore sneered at her and gave her a smug glance.