I paid for the toys and we finally left the store. My stomach growled and so did the kids.

“It seems that you all are hungry. I know a great Chinese place where we can have something to eat.”

Javier offered to take us and I was so happy that the kids didn't say anything to him, though I could tell that they were excited to go.

“You know that you really don't have to, Javier. I can take the kids out to get something to eat. We wouldn't want to burden you any more than we already have .”

Despite how happy I was that he offered to take...