While the family was having their reunion, the waiter arrived at the scene with hesitant steps.
"Excuse me, Sir," the waiter said, trying to keep his tone respectful. "We are receiving complaints from other customers."
"Oh, I apologise for that," Vlad replied. He took out a few silver taels to pay for the food. "We are leaving."
---
After leaving the restaurant, the family took a seat on a bench in a public garden. Plants shaped like various animals adorned the garden, with several pieces of playground equipment placed around it for children.
Edren, Elaria, and Chloe settled on the bench while Vlad sat on the ground in front of them.
As expected, the parents initiated the conversation, asking if life at the academy was treating them well.
Only after learning that their children weren't being bullied at the academy did they ask about the sudden growth of the two.
