NovelEnglishChapter 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 shota 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, leavingand Eric standing in awkwardness. He had completely ruined the good mood I had earlier.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI sighed and broke the silence, saying, "Jack's just crazy. Don't pay him any mind. Let's eat." Jack used to dote ona lot. He was a great brother who would prioritizeover everything. But that changed after Elsa cof age.
Forget it. There was no point in dwelling on the past.
Eric and I brought the dishes to the table. The meal started in silence with none of us speaking.
He suddenly placed sfood on my plate and broke the silence. "Your cooking's excellent. Could you teachwhen you have time?" I was momentarily stunned, and memories cflooding like a tidal wave.
I had only ever cooked for Jeremiah, but he had never once complimented me. Instead, he'd constantly criticize and nitpick, let alone reque After we got married, his overt machismo got worse. He believed the kitchen was meant forwhile he should shine in the business world. A hand waved in front of my face, pullingout of my thoughts.
Eric stared atbriefly and said, "Forget it if you aren't willing to teach. I won't force you." I smiled again, and my tone lightened. "When did I ever say that? Ctowhenever you want to learn. I'll teach you everything I know, Seeingsmile, Eric's lip curved slightly. He raised a hand and tapped my forehead lightly." Don't push your luck!" I covered my forehead and leaned back slightly. "Who's pushing their luck? Since I'm not charging you for tuition fees, I'd say I'm being nice My matter-of- fact tone left Eric speechless, and he couldn't help but laugh out of exasperation. The atmosphere warmed up once more, and we ended the After dinner, Eric offered to wash the dishes, and I didn't stop him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEric had threatened to call Mom and Dad. I thought he had just said so at the top of his head, but I soon received a call from Dad. "Chnow. Your mother and I need to talk to you." Dad adopted a stern tone, and I knew Jack had tattled.
Just as I reluctantly agreed with a frown on my face, Eric emerged from the kitchen.
He glanced atand sat across from me. Then, he calmly rolled down his sleeves and offered, "I can go with you." I blinked, looking visibly confused. "Why would you want to cwith me?"
He patiently explained, "You can't explain much if you're on your own. I can clarify everything to your parents if I'm around." With that, he got up and picked up his jacket. "Let's go."
I quickly waved him off. "No need. It's I no big deal, and I can explainit m myself. My parents are different from Jack. They'll trust me.” Eric looked atsilently for seconds. "Are you sure?" "Don't worry. It'll be fine." I declined Eric's offer and drove home.
When I stepped in, I saw Mom and Dad sitting in the living room with ve grim expressions. Jack sat beside them, and the tension in the air was palpable.
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