Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 247

A few seconds after those words left my mouth, the front door opened, and Edward walked in along with the troublesome twins. Roseline had her dark hair braided and held her father’s hand. Roseline clearly had Edward in the palm of her hand and was already a pro at sucking up to her father. I decided to give my girl a name similar to my own mother’s name as another way of thinking of her.

Edward named the other twin after his mentor, ironically that was my father, so his name is Devon. These three little devils are responsible for keeping Edward and I challenged and super preoccupied.

“Mummy…I’m so…hungry…” Devon said as he walked up to me and hugged my leg.

“Food is ready. Let’s go to the dining room,” I said as I patted his head before taking his small hand into mine.

Edward walked up beside me before placing a sweet kiss on my cheek.

“Welcome home, Edward,” I said as I smiled at him.

“Where’s Ryder?” Edward asked, looking around.

“He’s already waiting for food in the dining room. Let’s go,” I replied before walking ahead along with Devon.

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**A week later**

Edward held his eldest son’s hand as they casually strode through one of the most upscale malls in the city center. It was the weekend, and the mall was crowded with shoppers and families out to have a good time.

“Where should we go next? I’m a little hungry…” Ryder said as he tugged lightly on his father’s hand for attention.

“Perfect because we’re going to a restaurant,” Edward replied as he smiled down at his son.

“Cool…I want steak,” Ryder said happily.

“I’m sure they’ve got steak,” Edward replied smoothly as he checked the time on his watch.

When father and son had arrived at the restaurant, a young woman greeted them warmly and led them to the table in a private room that Edward had pre-booked in advance.

“Let me show you to your table, Sir,” the young woman said politely before leading the way.

“I’m hungry…” Ryder muttered.

“I know…I can hear your tummy growling like a monster…” Edward muttered back.

Father and son smiled at each other as they followed the waitress to their table.

The waitress handed them the menu after the two had sat down.

“I’ll come back to take your order. Please press the button to call me when you’re ready,” she said with a professional smile.

“I’m ready to order now,” Ryder said energetically as he pointed his finger at the photo of the T-bone steak on the menu.

“He’ll have that. Well done,” Edward told the waitress.

“When do I get to eat it medium rare like you do?” Ryder muttered as he pouted at his father.

“When you’re older,” Edward replied without hesitation.

After placing his own orders with the waitress, Edward slowly got up from the table.