Alex laughed. “As long as you like it, I guarantee you’ll eat your fill—and it’s free. Eat as much as you want. When you’re done, pick some to take back for your family to try.”
Aitana didn’t stand on ceremony. “Then I’ll shamelessly tell you now—I’m coming to your house next summer to pick lychees.”
“Deal.” Alex picked up two fruit baskets and handed one to her. “I’ll pick two baskets for you to take home today.”
Aitana laughed. “I’m eating and taking at the same time.”
Alex said lightly, “It’s not worth much money. I’m just glad you don’t mind. If you didn’t eat or take any, my grandma would be upset. She’d think you didn’t like the fruit we grow.”
“I won’t be polite with you,” Aitana replied.
Together, they filled two large baskets of fruit.
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