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."

nodded and dove into his meal, completely at ease among family, no

thoroughly enjoying the meal, giving Dustin a thumbs up with every new dish she

you're a culinary

with a hint of rivalry in his

moment Dustin arrived, he had won over both Brielle and

so quiet, was already planning the

the head, his eyes

bit longer, so I'll

vigorously and eagerly served Dustin

"Uncle, try this."

"Good boy."

was enough to

Dustin continued to

be with you would

his head up with his hand, seemed

prefer they don't fall too hard; it's too

the meal concluded on a

playing on the couch while King found himself on

help, but King gently

dish soap's harsh on the skin. Why don't you relax,

dishwashing and

temples, resigned to

holler if

of dishes

the array of dish soaps, all designed to cut through grease, he

Meanwhile, Brielle and Dustin