Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 23 Chapter 23 Tattletale

Eric shrugged indifferently. “Oh, I'll just avoid telling the truth, then.”

Jack was practically fuming. Since he couldn't win the argument against Eric, he turned and shot me a glare.

“Jane, you're not divorced yet! I'm going to tell Mom and Dad about this. No matter how much they dote on you, they're not going to stand b

With

that, he stormed off, leaving me and Eric standing in awkwardness. He had completely ruined the good mood I had earlier.

I sighed and broke the silence, saying, "Jack's just crazy. Don't pay him any mind. Let's eat."

Jack used to dote on me a lot. He was a great brother who would prioritize me over everything. But that changed after Elsa came of age.

it. There was no point

to the table. The meal started in silence with

food on

Could you teach me when

memories came flooding like a tidal

alone reque After we got married, his overt machismo got worse. He believed the kitchen was meant for me while he

at me briefly and said, “Forget it if you aren't willing to teach. I won't

tone lightened. “When did I ever say that? Come to me whenever you want to learn. I'll teach you everything I know, Seeing me smile, Eric's lip curved slightly. He raised a hand and tapped my forehead lightly."

back slightly. "Who's pushing their luck? Since I'm not charging

out of exasperation. The atmosphere warmed up once more, and we ended the After dinner, Eric offered

Dad. I thought he had just said so at the top of his head, but I soon received a call from Dad. "Come

frown on my face, Eric

me. Then, he calmly rolled down his sleeves and