The moment the adults heard they could take as much as they wanted without worry, the atmosphere became even more animated.
The children transformed into miniature eating machines, shoveling spoonful after spoonful of the delicious food into their mouths. Gone were the days when they needed coaxing from grandparents at home to finish even a few bites.
Here, the aroma and flavor were irresistible—better than anything they'd ever tasted, even in fancy restaurants.
Even the poised socialites, ever-mindful of maintaining their trim figures, threw caution to the wind. The dishes were simply too delectable to pass up.
"If I don't indulge in a few more bites, it'll feel like a crime!" one whispered conspiratorially to her friend. The garden hummed with chatter, laughter, and the clinking of cutlery—a lively symphony of a perfect evening.
Once the feast concluded, it was time for the event everyone had been anticipating: the cake-cutting ceremony.