Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1353

The table was loaded with a generous spread of fifteen dishes, but the star of the show was a soup in the center, blossoming like a flower.

Brielle, trying to keep things low-key, gently tugged at King's sleeve and whispered, "Do you think we'll actually get to eat, or are we just here to admire the decor? Dustin really outdid himself this time." Dustin's cooking was known for its light and subtle flavors, except for the braised pork belly, which packed a bit more punch.

Brielle gracefully took her seat at the table, accepting a pair of chopsticks from Dustin.

King followed suit, but found himself chopstick-less.

Without missing a beat, Dustin handed a pair to Isaac and Brielle but skipped King.

Unfazed, King got up and fetched himself a new pair from the kitchen.

Dustin stayed silent.

Once seated next to Brielle, King attentively ladled soup into her bowl.

Isaac, seated close to Dustin, tasted the soup and his eyes lit up with hearts as he looked at Dustin with admiration. "Uncle, this is amazing. I love it."

The word "uncle" caught King off guard, nearly making him choke on his soup.

Dustin, on the other hand, beamed with pride.

This kid's way with words was miles ahead of King's.

He quickly served Isaac a piece of squirrel fish.

"Little cicada, eat up. You're still growing."

at ease among family, no longer

a thumbs up with every new

you're a culinary

with a hint of rivalry in

over both Brielle and Isaac,

so quiet, was already planning

the head, his

so I'll come over

Dustin a piece

"Uncle, try this."

"Good boy."

harmonious interaction was enough to make

towards Dustin continued to

any woman lucky enough to be with

his hand, seemed almost

don't fall too

the meal concluded on

playing on the couch while

help, but King gently pushed

the skin. Why don't you relax, and I'll have these cleaned up in no

dishwashing and certainly didn't want Brielle in the

rubbing her temples, resigned to his

holler if you

nodded, eyeing the mountain of dishes

to cut through

Meanwhile, Brielle and Dustin