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

eyes locked onto the dish as

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

the creamy potatoes hit his tongue, his face lit up with pure

genuine expression that rarely found its way

anything, the sharp click of a key turning in the lock interrupted the moment. The door swung

ν?

attention toward the entrance. Standing there quietly in the doorway was

shadow of irritation. He hadn’t expected Alex to show up at the door, entering with

in Sadie’s apartment. He hesitated briefly before his expression settled into an uncomfortable calm. He had rushed over

beamed, his excitement clear as he greeted

puzzled why Averi referred to Alex, his biological father, so easily. Yet, Noah could feel the deep bond between them, which

he was holding, his voice cold as he addressed Alex. “Mr. Howe, isn’t it a bit inappropriate to

at his sides. Clearly, Noah was sending a

bay, responding evenly, “Mr. Wall,

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