Chapter 1010

But he still hadn't come up with a good excuse to get Lucas out of the picture.

Connor said quietly, "Let him stay in the hospital for a couple more days. We'll figure it out after that."

Teddy responded right away.

Just as Connor was about to hang up, he added, "Don't bother about his meals— just make sure he doesn't actually starve."

Teddy understood immediately. "Got it."

The call ended.

Chloe finished up in the kitchen and brought the food out.

The table was filled with all kinds of dishes, but honestly, none of them looked very appetizing.

She called the two kids over and scooped out some rice.

Once everyone was seated, Chloe cleared her throat. "Mr. Connor, please, dig in.

I tried making a few dishes from Country M tonight-it's my first time, so they might not be great. Please don't mind if they're a little off."

Connor glanced at the table, eyebrows knit together at the sight of the dark, mysterious lumps in each bowl.

He poked at one particularly blackened pile with his chopsticks. "What's this supposed to be?"

Chloe answered, "Scrambled eggs with tomatoes. It got a little burnt, but I think it should still be fine."

another dish. "And

"I attempted cola chicken wings-kids usually love them. They turned out a bit overdone, but they should

spread of charred

Chloe. Still

asked, "So, does Grayson

that was true, he felt almost vindicated. Maybe his earlier phone call had been a little

definitely remembered just how bad Chloe's cooking could

then, Aaron chimed in, "Dad's the one who cooks

Connor's smirk faded instantly.

So much for that.

but now, hearing that Lucas was the one doing all the cooking, somehow

really did take good care of

most precious

it would be for Chloe to ever let go. Chloe noticed Connor hadn't

couldn't

we

suddenly put his chopsticks down. "Are

"Yeah, there's still some stuff in

up. "I'll cook. Give

honestly, her food was just too awful, and there wasn't much she could

a few minutes later and carried Chloe's dishes back

in the living room, watch some TV. Dinner will be ready

work

and the kids

TV playing in

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