Meanwhile, Stan set the spoon down with a satisfied sigh, the last traces of Mia's rich tomato stew and rice warming him from the inside out.
The modest living room felt even cozier now, filled with the quiet hum of reconnection. Before he could say anything, Mia turned to him again, her warm brown eyes sparkling with renewed energy and that familiar, hopeful gleam.
"Stan, there's still plenty of time before the night party starts. Let's go for a walk?"
"Alright," Stan replied with an easy nod, a small smile tugging at his lips, his gaze moving to Mrs Edith.
"Thanks for the food ma, it's really good..."
"You're welcome Stan, I'm glad you enjoyed it..." Mrs Edith's voice was warm as she replied.
Meanwhile, with Stan having accept her request a while ago so readily, a bright, radiant smile flashed across Mia's face, pure, unguarded joy that made her already stunning features glow.
