Chapter 61 Why do I feel like I've been sold?

Nova laughed and said to Tristan, "You know Grandma and I love simple, cheap eats. Let's grab something from a street food stall." So, they headed to a Grilled Kebabs stall on the corner. Nova and Margaret were excitedly picking out ingredients, while Tristan sat on a small chair nearby, looking slightly uncomfortable. He was more accustomed to upscale places, so this street-side dining was quite a novelty for him. He kept adjusting his seat, worried about tipping the table over. Margaret joked, "Tristan, you're too big for that little chair—you're really roughing it!" Tristan laughed along. The trio gathered around a small table, enjoying a bowl of Grilled Kebabs. The setting was modest, but the atmosphere was incredibly cozy. It made Tristan realize that this felt more like home than any of his previous experiences. Growing up, his dad was always busy with business and his mom was busy socializing, leaving him mostly in the care of nannies. He knew those people were kind onl