Sanford chuckled, clearly amused by the banter.
âHow much of a disaster am I, then?â
Sheldon quipped, âYou could be the star of a circus!â
Sanford was momentarily taken aback.
Overhearing their banter, Barlow subtly glanced over at Karina.
Noticing Karinaâs gaze fixed on the happy family across from them, he leaned closer and murmured, âYou donât have to envy them.
I can treat you just like that.
â
Karina was absorbed in the heartwarming scene when his warm breath tickled her ear, making her hairs stand on end.
Startled, she flinched slightly.
Before she could respond, Barlow playfully offered her a bite of food.
âHave some more pork, your favorite,â he said with a gentle smile, showing his affection.
Remembering their playful interactions in the past, Karina hesitated briefly, then swallowed and held out a piece of food to him.
âHere, try this,â she said, holding up a slice of pig intestine.
Initially hesitant, he opened his mouth.
âIs it tasty?â Karina asked, smiling at him.
He swallowed hard, suppressing a queasy feeling, and said with affection, âEven if it was poison, youâd still make it taste like heaven.
â
âDo you want more?â Karina smiled, offering another slice of pork.
Chuckling softly, he stared at her beautiful lips.
âKarina, letâs share this meal.
â
âHow would we do that?â
âIâll feed you right here, in front of everyone.
â
In a playful gesture, Barlow, holding a piece of meat in his mouth, leaned closer to feed Karina.
In response to his attempt, Karina swiftly moved aside and delivered a sharp pinch to his arm.
âHow dare you!â she exclaimed.
âWell, now that youâve dared me, I must have a try,â Barlow replied, a grin splitting his face.
As he tried to feed her with his mouth, Karina turned away as she lashed out her fingers.
Landing on a familiar target, which was his arm, she gave him another sharp pinch.