His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 510

After an hour of kitchen chaos, a few edible dishes finally graced the dinner table.

Thaddeus could handle simple stir–fries, yet it was clear that he lacked proficiency in more elaborate culinary endeavors.

This modest success came under the watchful eye and stern direction of Evadne, who supervised the kitchen operation. Left to his own devices, Thad might not have managed to serve dinner until the wee hours.

Wiping the sweat from his brow and pulling his drenched white shirt away from his back, Thaddeus looked like he had battled with the kitchen equipment.

Seeing him in this state, Evadne felt a rush of affection. She reached for a napkin and dabbed at his forehead as she pouted, “Emeric is such a pest! With a horde of chefs back home and Myra, the culinary wizard holding down the fort, what delicacy can he not lay his hands on? Why must he stay and make life difficult for us?”

“Evadne, it’s been a long time since you last saw Emeric, and you mentioned you wanted him to stay for dinner to sample my cooking,” said Thaddeus, unperturbed by the trouble. Instead, he relished the cozy kitchen moments with his beloved.

Evadne felt guilty for her sharp tongue, her cheeks flushed with irritation, “I was being sarcastic! Can’t he take a hint?”

“Don’t worry about it, Evadne.”

Wrapping his arm around her waist, Thad soothed her with his gentle tone, “I’ve always wanted to do something nice for Emeric, even if it’s just a simple meal.”

“Are you trying to win him over?”

Clinging to him, their noses almost touching, Evadne whispered, “Drop it, sweetheart. He’s a tough nut to crack. You could lay on a feast, and he’d still give you the cold shoulder. Besides, you don’t need to go through all this trouble. We’re together, who cares if he approves or not?”

“Cough, cough!”

Emeric’s deliberate cough interrupted the couple’s intimate conversation.

Evadne rolled her eyes–this old man was such a mood buster!

“Hah, I thought you were making me breakfast, Mr. Thaddeus,” Emeric snorted, seating himself with an air of

grace.

Thaddeus remained silent.

“Heh, you were the one who insisted on staying for dinner, sir. Nobody forced you.”

Evadne retorted, her eyes narrowing slightly, “Just so you know, this is the first time Thaddeus has cooked for anyone other than me. You better appreciate this treat and not be picky.”

It was Emeric who remained silent in this turn.

Thaddeus smiled at the sight.

They truly were father and daughter. Their expressions and tones were exactly alike, mirroring the images of each other.

Emeric began to eat with a stiff back, his posture as rigid as his demeanor.

Thaddeus’s heart raced in anticipation as he watched Emeric taste his cooking. It felt like an ugly duckling’s first swim.

cost a dime?”

the

veggies are overcooked, lifeless.

back, critiquing as he shoveled the food into

roast. Ail he could do was offer

at their dinner table was more than he had ever dared dream.

her temper, “Enough, Emeric! If you can’t eat it, then leave! Thaddeus worked hard on this meal, and if you can’t appreciate

here non–stop to see you, and I haven’t even had a drink of water! I barely managed to mooch a meal, only to find this kid’s cooking is so laborious! I’m starving! Do you think I enjoy

couldn’t help but laugh at her

seeing his daughter’s smile, couldn’t suppress

tension thawed, transforming the once tense atmosphere into something resembling a cozy family dinner.

father and daughter seemed to reach an unspoken agreement, avoiding any topics that

down at the table, “Evadne, that’s not cool, hoarding all this grub. I might eat a

the unexpected guest and in unison said,

Emeric prepared

Dylan departed, but Thaddeus wouldn’t dare show

piercing look at Thaddeus, “Don’t get cocky. I stayed tonight only because I missed my daughter and wanted to spend time with her. I’ve never acknowledged

emotion, “I know I’m far from perfect, which is why I’ve never expected your forgiveness. All I ask is for a chance to make

how you act in front of Evadne is your business.

for everyone but my family. Even if you were willing to die for my daughter, my disdain for you would remain, and I’d never approve of you two being together.

when that time comes, you’ll

medicine.”

only thing I regret in my life,” Thaddeus’s voice quivered, barely containing his emotions, “is not recognizing my own heart from the start and not cherishing Evadne as I should have. Even if it comes down to the very end, and I don’t get the outcome I hope for with

a long

wasn’t until the Ashbourne family’s line of luxury cars had disappeared into the distance that

Emeric say to you?” Evadne looped her arm through his and nestled close.

you should hit the hay early, eat your meals on time. You’re

pecked her cheek, “And no more ice cream when it’s that time of the month; it’s not

be from Emeric, but that last bit is all you, isn’t

can’t hide it from

you listen to me just this once,

he say? I bet it wasn’t anything nice!” She pestered, not

he said, you’re still here with me, aren’t you? Chairman

Dylan didn’t dare say a word

tense, but he felt

Emeric blurted out of nowhere, “Actually, the kid’s cooking is not

said, “It’s mostly thanks to the

were me, I couldn’t stand a woman buzzing in my ear all day, like thousands of

and laugh and nag at you too,

Ashbourne’s first wife, the young miss‘ mother, and

and his strong hand

a long silence, Emeric murmured hoarsely, “Dylan. I miss Silvana.”

didn’t know

said I never knew

shadow on his wet lashes, “In this troubled world,

youthful vigor. She hasn’t experienced many things from the past

the chance to learn everything about the lady, she will come to understand the depths of your