The Amazing son in law Chapter 883
Charlie felt his appetite surge the moment he laid eyes on the spread Matilda had prepared. Yet, out of courtesy, he refrained from diving into the dishes right away. Instead, he reached for a bottle of liquor and poured several glasses for everyone.
Holding his wine glass, he beamed and said, “Aunt Matilda and Paul, welcome back to China and Aurous Hill. It’s truly a pleasure to have you as our guests. Let’s raise a toast together today!”
Jacob chimed in eagerly, “Absolutely! Let’s enjoy a drink together!”
Matilda lifted her glass and expressed her gratitude, saying, “I truly appreciate your kindness and hospitality towards my son and me. I never expected to share a home-cooked meal at my old classmate’s house on my first day back in Aurous Hill. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.”
Jacob smiled warmly and replied, “Matilda, we’ve been friends for so many years. There’s no need for such formality over something as simple as this!”
He continued, “Besides, all these delicious dishes on the table tonight are thanks to you! You did all the cooking, and I feel a bit embarrassed that my old classmate took on the task of preparing dinner for everyone while she’s a guest.”
Matilda chuckled and said, “Why should you feel embarrassed? We already agreed that I would cook for everyone tonight.”
Charlie interjected with a smile, “Come on, let’s raise our glasses and toast together!”
As everyone lifted their glasses, the three men downed their drinks, while the two women took a modest sip from their wine glasses.
Claire’s expression was slightly frosty, but it was understandable. She had made a genuine effort to be welcoming towards Matilda.
Matilda recognized that Claire might have some reservations about her. In an effort to bridge the gap, she smiled and suggested, “Claire, why don’t you try the braised shrimp I made? I’d love to know if you enjoy it.” Find the newest release on find[ɴ]ovel.net
With that, Matilda picked up a shrimp and placed it in Claire’s bowl.
Claire felt a bit awkward. After all, this was the woman who had been her father’s first love, now serving her food in her own home. It felt unusual to her.
Nevertheless, she nodded graciously and replied softly, “Thank you, Aunt Matilda.”
Claire then took a bite of the braised shrimp.
To her surprise, the flavor was extraordinary. She had never tasted such delicious braised shrimp before, despite having eaten it many times in the past.
Matilda’s shrimp was a perfect blend of sweetness, saltiness, and aroma. Claire thought to herself, even the finest restaurant wouldn’t be able to match the flavor of Matilda’s cooking.
She was genuinely impressed. Aunt Matilda was indeed remarkable—not only was she stunning and had a wonderful demeanor, but her culinary skills were exceptional as well.
At that moment, Claire couldn’t help but think back to the meals her mother had prepared over the years. There was only one word to describe her cooking: terrible. The contrast between Matilda’s talents and her mother’s was stark!
What was even more frustrating was that her mother had never tried to improve her cooking, which still tasted the same as it had two decades ago.
After Claire married Charlie, Elaine shifted the cooking responsibilities onto her. Fortunately, life improved for the family after that.
While Charlie’s cooking was decent, it still paled in comparison to Matilda’s culinary expertise.