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.

come try this,” Noah said, setting the bowl on

Averi dashed over, his wide eyes locked onto the dish as if it were

to cool it before holding it up to Averi’s lips. “Careful—it’s

at the spoonful before taking a bite. The moment the creamy potatoes hit his tongue, his face lit up with pure

found himself smiling—an easy, genuine expression that rarely found its way to his

sharp click of a key turning in the lock interrupted

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

He hadn’t expected

before his expression settled into an uncomfortable calm. He had rushed over after

Averi beamed, his excitement

brow furrowed deeper. He was puzzled why Averi referred to Alex, his biological father, so easily.

addressed Alex. “Mr. Howe, isn’t it a bit inappropriate to show up unannounced

at his sides. Clearly, Noah was sending a

keep his anger at bay, responding evenly, “Mr. Wall, I was just concerned