Emmeline finished eating the sticky glazed ribs and quickly tried the stuffed roast pork, which also tasted delicious.
âEmma,â Benjamin said, âyou canât forget about your other brother. My chili con carne is also excellent!â
Emmeline hurriedly tasted the chili con carne that Benjamin offered. âThis tastes exactly like how they make it in Struyria Banquet. Ben, Iâm seriously impressed!â
Benjamin and Janie exchanged smiles, clearly pleased with the compliment.
Abel chimed in, âEmma, you havenât tried your husbandâs Italian cuisine yet. My chicken scarpariello will surely satisfy you!â
After finishing the chili con carne, Emmeline eagerly tasted Abelâs chicken scarpariello.
Finally, she put down her cutleries and said, âIâm truly impressed! You four gentlemen could restaurant with your cooking skills. The dishes you prepared are remarkable!â
âLetâs not stop here; please enjoy!â Waylon said as he served dishes to Doris.
Benjamin served Janie, Luca served Sam, and Abel continued to serve Emmeline..
The room was filled with a sweet and competitive atmosphere of husbands doting on their wives.
After having a satisfying meal, Emmeline and Abel took their leave and headed to her fatherâs home.
Ethan and Grace were indeed there, along with their son, Skylar.
Emmeline had prepared in advance and bought a high-end brand of sportswear and a pair of sneakers at The Verdaria.
Skylar, though just in junior high, had already grown into a young man. He had a handsome face, a tall and slender build, resembling his father, Ethan.
âYou guys are here!â Alondra greeted them with a warm smile. âEmma, Mr. Abel, come and join us for dinner.â
Ethan and Grace were equally welcoming. âEmma, Abel, please taste the dishes weâve prepared.â
Although Emmeline had already eaten, the thought of her brother and sister-in-law preparing the meal made her and Abel sit down.
âItâs been a while since Iâve eaten your cooking. I have to see if itâs better than before, Emmeline said with a smile.
âItâs definitely better than before, Ethan said with red-rimmed eyes. âIâll cook for you every day if you like my cooking so much.â
Emmelineâs eyes welled up with tears as she looked at Ethan. âI still remember the times you cooked me noodles when I was hungry. Even if they werenât perfectly cooked, I would still enjoy them.â
âI hadnât taken good care of you.â Ethanâs voice trembled. âI hope you wonât blame me for being incompetent.â
âYouâre the best brother in the world!â Emmeline exclaimed as she stood up and gave Ethan a hug.
Tears streamed down Ethanâs cheeks.
Growing up, Ethan was never as strong-willed as Emmeline, but he had always done his best in his own way to love and care for her.
For instance, when Emmeline was pregnant and kicked out of the house five years ago, it was Ethan whe protected her and took care of her. However, when her sister was about to give birth, she suddenly disappeared to avoid burdening him, causing him to frantically search for her.
Fortunately, Emmeline eventually returned unharmed and with four precious children, marrying their biological father, Abel. He couldnât express how happy and relieved he felt. For this reason, he secretly visited his late mother several times, thanking her for watching over her daughter, his only sister.
Emmeline praised the dishes prepared by her brother and sister-in-law.
Alondra also picked a piece of chicken and handed it to Emmeline, trying to please her. âEmma, I made this. See if you like it.â
Emmeling smiled. âYou can cook, Auntie Alondra?â
âYes, Iâm learning. Alondra glanced at Maxwell, speaking warmly. âI still need to take care of your dad in the future.â
Im glad you can think like that,â Emmeline said. âAs long as you and my dad get along well, my brother and I wonât treat you unfairly. We will certainly take care of you in your old age.â
âThank you,â Alondra wiped away a tear. âIâve finally come to understand things at my age. I know what to do now. You and Ethan can rest assured.â
âIn that case, I announce that Louise Corporation will be managed by Ethan, and a portion of the shares. will be part of Emmelineâs dowry,â Maxwell declared.