Chapter 1017: Gabriella Santos

Chapter 1017: Gabriella Santos



"You're not washed up and old," Archer responded to the woman, which shocked her, but he continued talking. "Some of my wives are older than you, so it doesn't bother me."

Bel looked at him with glowing green eyes before shaking her head and speaking with a beaming smile, "You're unique, Archer. I've not met many men who prefer older women apart from my papa."

As they continued their walk toward Harlem, Archer took in the surroundings and felt a sense of nostalgia. The animated street scenes and lively atmosphere reminded him of the movies he had watched as a child.

While strolling, a column of police cars flew toward Central Park, causing Bel to comment, "I wonder if someone reported the murder. You weren't exactly discreet, handsome."'

Archer chuckled when hearing this before replying, "It doesn't matter. I have friends in high places that can clean any mess up."

The older woman gave him the side eye as they turned onto a quieter street with bigger houses. Archer loved the place's peace, but Bel led him down until they arrived outside a home with loads of flowers growing.

That's when he noticed an older Latino lady who resembled Bel but with a more refined, mature elegance. With glossy black hair and a figure just as curvy as the younger woman, she greeted them with a warm smile.

Her heavy Spanish accent was apparent as she asked, with a knowing smirk, "My daughter! Who is this young man you've brought home? A new boyfriend, perhaps?"

When he heard her mother teasing, Archer noticed Bel's cheeks go red and introduced himself, "I'm Archer, and we just met while she served me a hot chocolate."

The older woman smiled as she looked at her phone before announcing, "Mr Archer. You shall come in for lunch! You made sure my little girl got home safe, and I want to return the favor."

Archer was just about to reject it as the others would be done soon, but the woman narrowed her eyes before warning, "Don't be rejecting my offer, young man! My food will have you coming back for more."

He chuckled, but she continued before walking into the house, "Come now, I have something in the oven we can eat."

Bel gave him an apologetic smile and whispered, "Mama likes to cook, and now you've become her latest victim."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Archer waved off her concern as they entered the kitchen. There, the woman introduced herself with a warm, slightly teasing tone. "I am Gabriela Santos-mother to this troublesome girl and grandmother to a clever one, unlike her mama."'

''Shut up, Mama! I'm not stupid; I didn't like high school," Bel retorted.

Following that, Gabriela ushered Archer into one of the chairs before putting a dish in front of him, saying, "This is called Feijoada; it's a Brazilian dish that my children loved when they were younger."

He smiled and thanked the older woman as Bel sat beside him while her mother gave her some. Once the three ate, he noticed both women looked in pain, causing him to ask, "Are you too hurting anywhere?"

Bel laughed as she revealed before grabbing her, "Yes, I'm getting a backache due to these things. They get heavy sometimes."

Archer was surprised but laughed as he replied, "Would you like the pain to disappear?"

sent them a message using the tattoos and quickly received a reply that they were coming down to the hotel lobby after trying on their clothes.

"Took them long enough,' he thought with a chuckle.

Archer smiled before pulling out some hotdogs and started eating while admiring the surrounding New York buildings. The grey sky made everything look drab and gloomy, but that didn't stop him from seeing the feint mana lingering in the clouds.

It took him about half an hour to reach the hotel, where he spotted Maeve, Nyx, and Ashoka standing outside. The tiger woman turned, and a beautiful smile appeared as they approached

him.

'I wonder what they want to do?' he mused as the trio reached him.

Without missing a beat, Archer greeted each one with a kiss and cuddle before Nyx announced their plans, "Can we see Central Park, husband?"

He nodded in agreement, leading them toward the park as they casually discussed their plans before returning to Florida. Nyx and Ashoka were excited to try authentic New York pizza, while Maeve couldn't wait to see the Statue of Liberty.

As they strolled, Archer spotted a pizzeria on the corner and pointed it out. "If you're in the mood for pizza, we could stop here," he suggested with a smile.

The three women nodded before the group headed toward the store, only to notice it was busy. Archer turned to the shop floor, noticed a table in the corner, and asked Maeve, "Can you go grab that place? At least we can sit and eat then."'

She agreed with a nod and walked over to the table with Ashoka while Nyx stayed with him. The queue was long, but it was worth the wait as the delicious aroma hit his nose, causing his

stomach to rumble.

'Can't wait to try this pizza,' Archer thought with a hungry smile. 'I've heard it's one of the best in

the world.'

The couple then waited ten minutes until they arrived at the counter, where a friendly- looking man was waiting to serve them, "Hello, young man. What can I get for you today?"

he said.

Archer looked at the menu before replying, "Can I get four of each pizza, please?"

When the man saw this, he appeared confused, causing them to laugh before he spoke, "Are you sure? That will cost a lot, boy."

''It's fine. I have the money, and your food smells delicious, so I want as much as I can buy," Archer replied while taking his phone out.

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