Adinaâs car had just stopped in front of the Winters familyâs villa, and the four children were already running out of the yard.
âMommy, youâre finally back. I missed you so much!â
Haroldâs voice was always the loudest and most rowdy. He rushed over and jumped into Adinaâs arms, climbing up on all fours and kissing her on her cheek.
Melody, who had been led by Harold, also started acting up, grabbing Adinaâs hand and pleading for a hug.
Adina was forced to carry the two children inside, while the well-behaved George and Alden followed behind her.
Duke frowned and came over, saying coldly, âHarold, how old are you now? Why do you need to be hugged?â
While Harold was hugged by his Mommy, he behaved very conceitedly , sticking out his tongue and saying, âI just like to have Mommy hug me, and not you.â
Dukeâs face darkened, âEven if she had to hug someone, she should hug Al and Mel.â
âWhy?â Harold raised his chin, âI am also Mommyâs biological son. Whatâs wrong with wanting a hug from Mommy?â
âAl is younger than you, and he didnât even let Mommy hug him, yet you still call yourself the second brother. Can you afford to call yourself the second brother?â George said coldly.
Duke said lightly, âSince this is the case, why not change the order? In the future, Al will be the second brother, and Harold will be the third brother.â
âNo way!â
Immediately, Harold grew anxious.
âI donât want Mommy to hug me. Never again. I can walk by myself!â
He obediently stood on the ground, behaving like a good little boy. Adinaâs smile vanished and said, âOkay, Hal, your daddy, and George were just joking with you, but since you are the second brother, you have to set a good example for Alden and Mel.â âYes, sir!â Harold gave a military salute, âI will be a good brother!â
The maids in the house all laughed.
Adina glanced at her watch and put Mel down, âItâs past four. Mommy needs to go make dinner for all of you right away.â
âMommy, thereâs no need to make dinner today.â Alden said quietly, âDaddy just said that he would make dinner today.â
Duke was speechless.
If Alden was not his son, he would have kicked him out.
He never mentioned wanting to prepare dinner. It was all because Alden had dug him a pit. He was forced to jump 1.
Adina raised an eyebrow at the dark-faced Duke. âYou know how to cook?â
âYes, Daddy can make handmade noodles too!â Harold said casually, âBut, there was a mishap. In the end, the handmade noodles were not made. This morning, we had spaghetti that was cooked by daddy.â
The corners of Adinaâs mouth twitched.
Duke would never be able to make the homemade pasta because it was so challenging to make. Was it possible that he created that little accident on purpose?
Regarding the spaghetti, both the sauce and the pasta were readily available. Even Al, not to mention Duke, who was an adult, could cook spaghetti.
However, since this man wanted to show off his cooking skills in front of the children, she naturally would not refuse it.
Adina grinned as she curved her lips, âSo, I will not cook today and take it easy. I appreciate your father!â
Duke pulled his lips together, âItâs only for one meal. Itâs not hard.â
As he spoke, he cast a fleeting glance at Alden.
Alden looked at Duke with his innocent eyes, and said meekly, âDaddy, I want to eat fish. Make it light.â
Duke nodded, âOkay, then I will make you steamed sea bass.â
Harold saw the situation and also hurried to order dishes, âDaddy, I want to eatâ¦â