HIS REGRET (Ex-Husband wants Me Back) novel Chapter 596

Riana glanced briefly at the empty seats.

“Daven and Althea won’t be joining us tonight,” she explained. “They’re still out.”

“Cale and Lydia aren’t coming back tonight either,” Nathan added.

“Well… that’s just outrageous,” Chris grumbled with a click of his tongue. “The moment they get some free time, they disappear together. Honestly, it’s annoying.”

“If you’re jealous, then find your partner,” Riana scolded lightly. “Let them enjoy their time together. Do you really mind?”

“No,” Chris replied with an exaggerated sigh. “I’ll just dedicate my time to taking care of my beloved niece and nephew.”

He pulled Grace into a playful hug before exchanging an enthusiastic high-five with Josh.

As for Eli—she had expected Chris to ignore her entirely.

Instead…

Chris reached out and gently ruffled the top of her shoulder with a soft pat. When their eyes met, his gaze softened.

Even such a small gesture filled Eli with quiet happiness.

She clenched her hands tightly in her lap, trying to contain the rush of emotion in her chest. Now and then she listened to Chris chatting lightly with Nathan, or teasing Josh about his training sessions at home.

The dining table felt a little quieter than usual tonight, but the warmth remained.

Not long after everyone had taken their seats, the servants entered the dining room in calm, orderly steps. They carried large trays filled with steaming dishes for dinner.

One by one, the plates were arranged neatly across the table.

At the center sat a large bowl of creamy corn soup with slices of carrot, baby potatoes, and fragrant green onions. Thin wisps of steam rose slowly from its surface, spreading a comforting aroma through the room.

On another platter, the servants placed a rosemary-roasted chicken, its skin golden and crisp. Beside it were roasted vegetables—broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots lightly drizzled with olive oil.

Several small bowls of fresh salad were set along the table, accompanied by baskets of warm bread just out of the oven.

“Please enjoy,” the head maid said politely before stepping back.

Grace leaned forward immediately.

“The soup smells amazing,” she said cheerfully.

Nathan smiled faintly. “Then let’s start eating before it gets cold.”

They began their dinner, and light conversation once again filled the room.

Chris was still teasing Josh about his training.

“So you really swam thirty laps today?” Chris asked while slicing into the roasted chicken on his plate.

Josh nodded proudly. “Coach said my stamina has improved a lot.”

Chris raised an eyebrow. “Good. But don’t push yourself so hard that you’re too exhausted to study afterward.”

Josh immediately pointed toward Eli. “That’s what Eli’s for,” he said casually. “She’s going to help me with my physics.”

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