In the end, thanks to Tristan's constant nagging, Nova only dared to order a burger and some crispy fried chicken. As for the mouth-watering chili dogs and deep-fried pickles she had been eyeing, she didn't even bother asking—Tristan permitting her to eat street food at all was already a big concession.

As for the two little girls, Tristan firmly vetoed their requests for street snacks; worried they might end up with upset stomachs.

When they got back to the hotel, the room ...