My Extraordinary Wife

His hands trembled badly, causing him to spill the cup of coffee he had been holding all over the floor.

“Chef Howard, are you alright?” one of the waitresses called out in concern. She was worried the hot coffee might have scalded him.

“I’m fine,” he answered curtly.

With how cold his voice was, it was like he was a completely different man than the earlier adorable chef.

The waitress was visibly stunned. She lifted her head to look at him, only to see the ice in his gaze and the hard expression on his face.

She took two steps back in surprise. I-is this the same Chef Howard? Isn’t he supposed to be cute and innocent? Harmless and kind? Why is there such a terrifying look on his face?

Rubbing her eyes, she glanced a second time, but the image did not change. Howard still looked as scary as before.

She shook her head and headed outside, thinking that she must be seeing things!

Taking in a deep breath, Howard decided he had to take action. He could not continue being so passive.

He had been by Ashlyn’s side all these years, longing for her. What right did that man have to barge in and snatch her away from me?

annoying to have

is

the two

Half an hour later.

dinner and were just about to leave when Howard suddenly

did not want Ashlyn to have to crane her neck up, so he

with hers, his eyes filled with longing.

out to pat his head like

this weekend. Other y-young children have

you’re in luck because I happen to be free

Excitement and joy had him

response, she tweaked his nose affectionately. She was completely unaware of the dark expression

“Yes, really.”

wonderful!” In his delight, Howard swept Ashlyn off her feet and twirled her

help the laughter that bubbled out of

just too shameless! How dare he act

Yet, another strong rival…

out to shove Howard away. His tone was frigid yet furious as he snarled, “Excuse me! She said she’s getting