I forget to remind him that Ashton was no fool.
As that thought occurred to me, I reminded Millie to speed up lest both men ended up in a physical fight at home.
When I arrived home, I rushed in to a surprisingly harmonious sight.
Gregory and Audrey were playing in the living room merrily.
In the kitchen, Ashton was wearing an apron in front of the kitchen island, while John leaned on the wall and crossed his arms arrogantly like a commander.
I couldn’t help but stare at Ashton’s househusband outfit.
It was a heartwarming sight.
Gregory spotted me first and called out, “Mommy!”
He scurried toward me. Audrey flung her toy aside and hopped after her brother.
They both hugged my legs, so I couldn’t move.
“Mommy!”
My lips curved up into a smile as I ruffled their hair affectionately. “Hello, darlings.”
John turned upon hearing my voice. “You’re back.”
“Mm.” I gave him a nod while furrowing my brows.
John waved his hand and came to sit on the sofa. “Ashton is getting worse at cooking. He couldn’t even cut the vegetables properly. Any random chef out there would do a better job than him. He can’t take care of you.”
I was amused by his snarky comment.
Previously, I told John that Ashton had lost his memory, so I arranged for him to be a househusband.
Alas, John didn’t know Ashton had seen through the ruse.
After hearing John’s mocking words, Ashton must have planning his revenge.
Still, I remained suspicious. This morning, Ashton insisted he wouldn’t cook, but now, he was acting like an obedient househusband. What makes him changed his mind?
Shortly after, I realized what was going on.
I was having fun with the kids in the living room when a figure appeared beside us.
Turning at my shoulder, I saw Ashton standing in between the couch with a tray in his hands.
Before I could react, he bent down and placed the tray on the table. I saw panda, rabbit, and cherry-shaped sushi on the tray. It was an adorable sight.
Audrey immediately hopped down from my embrace and took the rabbit-shaped sushi to eat.
It was tiny enough for her to finish it in two bites. After she finished the rabbit-shaped sushi, she took one from the remaining sushi and gave it to Gregory. “Here, Greg. It’s yummy.”
Gregory took the sushi from her and bit into it. They giggled at each other happily.
Their laughter infected me as my eyes crinkled up. Looking aside, I was surprised to see a usually aloof Ashton smiling. He turned as his smile widened.
Suddenly, it occurred to me why this wealthy man was willing to stoop so low as he wanted to please Audrey, who was a little glutton.
Ashton belatedly realized the teasing look in my gaze and immediately returned to his usual indifferent self. He shot me a look that seemed to scream—stay out of me and my daughter’s business.
Feeling both exasperated and funny, I averted my gaze and asked, “Audrey, is the sushi Daddy prepared yummy?”
“Nah,” replied Audrey with her cheeks puffed up. “It isn’t as yummy as the one I had in Uncle John’s house, but Greg says I should eat more to make Daddy happy.”
Ashton was speechless.
Gregory Hall, you are indeed my son.
Gregory knew his father’s temper well. Seeing Ashton’s scowl, he placed his sushi down and pouted pitifully, waiting for his father to reprimand him.
