Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 461

Chapter 461:

He rubbed his stomach absently and let out a low chuckle. “I suppose I am.”

Averi’s face lit up with excitement. “Then… can you cook?”

Noah stilled.

The expectant sparkle in Averi’s eyes made it impossible to ignore the question. “Mr. Wall, you can cook, right? I really want to taste something you make.”

Noah exhaled slowly. He wasn’t exactly a chef, but when he was faced with that hopeful gaze, refusing wasn’t an option.

Taking a deep breath, he rolled up his sleeves. “Alright. I’ll give it a shot.” With that, he marched into the kitchen, fully aware that he was stepping onto dangerous ground.

A short while later, he emerged—with a bowl of mashed potatoes.

The mashed potatoes were smooth and velvety, rich with butter and cream, their golden surface speckled with vibrant green scallions. A warm, savory aroma filled the air, wrapping the room in a comforting embrace.

this,” Noah said, setting the bowl on

excited cheer, Averi dashed over, his wide eyes locked onto the

blowing gently to cool it before holding it up to Averi’s lips. “Careful—it’s still hot.

bite. The moment the creamy potatoes hit his tongue, his face

expression that

the sharp click of a key turning in the lock interrupted the moment.

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and Averi turned their attention toward the entrance. Standing there quietly in the

hadn’t expected

equally stunned to find Noah in Sadie’s apartment. He hesitated briefly before his expression settled into an

Averi beamed, his excitement

biological father, so easily. Yet,

his voice cold as he addressed Alex. “Mr. Howe, isn’t it a

at his

anger at bay, responding evenly, “Mr.