His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 510

After an hour of kitchen chaos, a few edible dishes finally graced the dinner table.

Thaddeus could handle simple stir–fries, yet it was clear that he lacked proficiency in more elaborate culinary endeavors.

This modest success came under the watchful eye and stern direction of Evadne, who supervised the kitchen operation. Left to his own devices, Thad might not have managed to serve dinner until the wee hours.

Wiping the sweat from his brow and pulling his drenched white shirt away from his back, Thaddeus looked like he had battled with the kitchen equipment.

Seeing him in this state, Evadne felt a rush of affection. She reached for a napkin and dabbed at his forehead as she pouted, “Emeric is such a pest! With a horde of chefs back home and Myra, the culinary wizard holding down the fort, what delicacy can he not lay his hands on? Why must he stay and make life difficult for us?”

“Evadne, it’s been a long time since you last saw Emeric, and you mentioned you wanted him to stay for dinner to sample my cooking,” said Thaddeus, unperturbed by the trouble. Instead, he relished the cozy kitchen moments with his beloved.

Evadne felt guilty for her sharp tongue, her cheeks flushed with irritation, “I was being sarcastic! Can’t he take a hint?”

“Don’t worry about it, Evadne.”

Wrapping his arm around her waist, Thad soothed her with his gentle tone, “I’ve always wanted to do something nice for Emeric, even if it’s just a simple meal.”

“Are you trying to win him over?”

Clinging to him, their noses almost touching, Evadne whispered, “Drop it, sweetheart. He’s a tough nut to crack. You could lay on a feast, and he’d still give you the cold shoulder. Besides, you don’t need to go through all this trouble. We’re together, who cares if he approves or not?”

“Cough, cough!”

Emeric’s deliberate cough interrupted the couple’s intimate conversation.

Evadne rolled her eyes–this old man was such a mood buster!

“Hah, I thought you were making me breakfast, Mr. Thaddeus,” Emeric snorted, seating himself with an air of

grace.

Thaddeus remained silent.

“Heh, you were the one who insisted on staying for dinner, sir. Nobody forced you.”

Evadne retorted, her eyes narrowing slightly, “Just so you know, this is the first time Thaddeus has cooked for anyone other than me. You better appreciate this treat and not be picky.”

It was Emeric who remained silent in this turn.

Thaddeus smiled at the sight.

They truly were father and daughter. Their expressions and tones were exactly alike, mirroring the images of each other.

Emeric began to eat with a stiff back, his posture as rigid as his demeanor.

Thaddeus’s heart raced in anticipation as he watched Emeric taste his cooking. It felt like an ugly duckling’s first swim.

“Soy sauce doesn’t cost a dime?”

“Did you murder the salt merchant?”

overcooked, lifeless.

didn’t hold back, critiquing as he shoveled the food into his

a harsh review, but not a roast. Ail he could do was offer a

Emeric at their dinner table was more than he had

then leave! Thaddeus worked hard on this meal, and if you can’t appreciate it, at least don’t squander his goodwill! Besides, if

here non–stop to see you, and I haven’t even had a drink of water! I barely managed to mooch a meal, only to find this kid’s cooking is so laborious! I’m starving! Do you think I enjoy this? It’s like culinary armageddon! Barely

help but laugh

daughter’s smile, couldn’t suppress the smile

tension thawed, transforming the once tense atmosphere into

daughter seemed to reach an unspoken agreement, avoiding any topics that might

Is that any way to treat family?!” Aaron burst into the room, stomach grumbling, and plopped down at the table, “Evadne, that’s not cool, hoarding all this grub. I might eat a lot, but I can’t out–eat

and in unison

Emeric prepared to

but Thaddeus wouldn’t dare show any less respect,

because I missed my daughter and wanted to spend time with her.

his voice rough with emotion, “I know I’m far from perfect, which is why I’ve never expected your forgiveness. All I ask is for a

in front of Evadne is your business. But in front of me, there’s no need

but my family. Even if you were willing to die for my daughter, my disdain for you would remain, and I’d never

efforts will be in vain, and when that time comes, you’ll find there’s nowhere to buy

medicine.”

voice quivered, barely containing his emotions, “is not recognizing my own heart from the start and not cherishing Evadne as I should have. Even if it comes down to the very end, and I don’t

a long moment before

line of luxury cars had disappeared into the distance

to you?” Evadne looped her arm through his and nestled close.

meals on time. You’re not as tough as

pecked her cheek, “And no more ice cream when it’s that time of

be from Emeric, but that last bit is all you, isn’t it?” Evadne squinted her

hide it from

listen to

I bet it wasn’t anything nice!” She

and he chuckled lightly, “No matter what he said, you’re still here with me, aren’t you? Chairman Ashbourne didn’t take you away,

dare

the car was tense, but he felt

while, Emeric blurted out of nowhere, “Actually, the kid’s cooking is not half

but he just smiled and said, “It’s

stand a woman buzzing in my ear all

to chat and laugh and nag at you

accidentally brought up Chairman Ashbourne’s first wife, the young miss‘ mother, and he abruptly

a thick layer of sorrow, his throat constricted tightly, and his strong

long silence, Emeric murmured hoarsely, “Dylan. I miss

know what to say to comfort

But that one thing. When Evadne said I never knew what her mother wanted, it truly broke my heart.”

closed his eyes, as the neon lights cast a mournful shadow on his wet lashes, “In this troubled world, apart from me, who else understands her?”

youthful vigor. She hasn’t experienced many things from

learn everything about the lady, she will come to

Lily took Marilla upstairs to rest, and Evadne sat down

I swear I’m not the snitch!” Aaron declared,