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.

doesn’t cost

you murder the salt

are overcooked,

hold back, critiquing as he shoveled the food

Ail he could do was offer a bittersweet smile.

Emeric at their dinner table was more than he had ever

worked hard on this meal, and if you can’t appreciate it, at least don’t squander his goodwill! Besides, if it’s so terrible, why are you eating so much? Are you

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

help but laugh at

couldn’t suppress the

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

reach an unspoken agreement, avoiding any

me? Is that any way to treat family?!” Aaron burst into the room, stomach grumbling, and plopped down at the

and in unison said, “We forgot

Emeric prepared to leave.

on the steps, watching as Emeric and Dylan departed, but Thaddeus wouldn’t dare show any less respect, accompanying them

vehicle, Emeric paused, throwing a piercing look at Thaddeus, “Don’t get cocky. I stayed tonight only because I

voice rough with 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

tone filled with scorn, “Thaddeus, how you act in front of Evadne is your business. But in front of me, there’s no need for you to put on this

for my daughter, my disdain for you

be in vain, and when that time comes, you’ll find there’s nowhere to buy

medicine.”

my own heart from the start and not cherishing Evadne as I should have. Even

him unblinkingly, silent for a long moment before

luxury cars had disappeared into the distance that Thaddeus turned and walked

did Emeric say to you?” Evadne looped her arm through

time. You’re not as tough as you think, and you

“And no more ice cream when

first two lines might be from Emeric, but that last bit is all you, isn’t it?” Evadne squinted

hide it from you.”

you listen to me just this

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

lashes fluttered, and he chuckled lightly, “No matter what he said, you’re still here with me, aren’t you? Chairman Ashbourne didn’t take you away, and that’s all I

way back, Dylan didn’t dare say a

tense, but he

of nowhere, “Actually, the kid’s cooking is

and said,

that. If it were me, I couldn’t stand a woman buzzing in my ear all day, like thousands of mosquitoes were around,

chat and laugh and nag at you too,

young miss‘ mother, and he abruptly

a thick layer of sorrow, his throat constricted tightly, and his strong hand on his knee shook

murmured hoarsely, “Dylan. I

didn’t know what to say to comfort him.

that one thing. When Evadne said I never knew what

the neon lights cast a mournful shadow on his wet lashes, “In this troubled world, apart from me, who else understands

Ashbourne, the young miss is full of youthful vigor. She hasn’t experienced many things from the

about the lady, she will come to