Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 398

Chapter 398 I Missed You, Mommy

Ethan didn’t say a word as he pushed open the car door and stepped out.

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They had only just walked a few steps inside when a tiny figure darted out like the wind. “Mommy, you’re back!”

Ethan froze, a sharp glint flashing in his dark eyes.

Dawn didn’t even look at him. She crouched down and opened her arms.

The child barreled into her so fast that he nearly knocked her over, but Dawn just smiled even more fondly. “Whoa… careful there, sweetheart. Don’t hurt yourself.”

“I missed you.”

The little boy planted a kiss on her cheek. “Mommy, I missed you!”

“I missed you, too, sweetheart.” Dawn gently cupped his face, then looked him up and down. “Hmm… you got taller, but you look a little thinner. Are you not eating well, or is Daddy slacking off in the kitchen?”

The little one glanced back toward the house, lowering his voice as if it were a secret. “I eat just fine, and Daddy cooks just fine. But lately he’s been really busy. He doesn’t pay much attention to me, so I get to throw out all the stuff I don’t like.”

Dawn widened her eyes in mock surprise. “You’re wasting food.”

“No way!”

Benjamin shot back, “I give them to the pigs …”

They were deep in conversation and didn’t notice the polished leather shoes that had just stepped up beside them.

A cool male voice broke in, impossible to read. “Ms. West, aren’t you going to introduce us?”

“Oh.” Dawn seemed to remember just then, standing up and taking Benjamin’s hand as she turned to Ethan. “This is Benjamin. Benjamin, this is Mommy’s business partner. His name is

Ethan.”

“Hello, Ethan.”

The boy was polite, his gaze curious as he peeke at Ethan.

Ethan looked down at that bright little face, and for some reason, his heart twisted.

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The boy couldn’t have been more than three. He was chubby and cute, with big eyes and dark brows. His features were not exactly like Dawn’s, but both of their faces had that delicate look.

The more he stared, the stranger it felt.

He took a slow breath, his heart skipping a beat.

“Mr. Jackson?”

Dawn didn’t seem fazed at all. She tilted her head and prompted, “Why don’t we go inside? His Daddy is cooking. Dinner should be ready soon.”

To Ethan, her reaction was as if she didn’t care about anything at all.

He had a million questions, but all he did was snort softly and follow her in.

The place looked old from the outside, but as soon as they walked through the gate, every fence post and detail was carefully kept, and the inside had a cozy, vintage charm.

Ethan looked around calmly, listening as Dawn and Benjamin whispered ahead of him.

That little brat was actually asking about him.

“Mommy, why did you bring this guy home?”

“He’s here for dinner.”

“Oh, is he your boyfriend?”

“No.”

“Good. Don’t make Daddy sad, okay?”

Ethan was left speechless.

What should have been a whisper came through crystal clear in the quiet house.

When they passed by the kitchen, Benjamin turned to look at Ethan, then yelled out, “Aidan! Your kid’s mom is home!”

Ethan happened to glance into the kitchen just another man looked up. For a moment, the air was thick with tension, like a wire stretched tight.

Dawn stood there watching, caught off guard.

It wasn’t until the moment nearly boiled over that she snapped back.

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“Uh… let me introduce you.” She stepped into the kitchen, then turned. “Aidan, this is business partner, Ethan Jackson. Ethan, this is Alan Gardner.”

The scene felt like a standoff.

Ethan stood alone.

Opposite him were Dawn and another man.

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She introduced them like old friends with a smile, but her eyes never lingered on Ethan for more than a second.

Ethan held that deep, knowing look for a beat, then finally said, “Mr. Gardner. Nice to meet you.”

The man across from him was unexpectedly tall his muscles filling out a simple black tee and jeans, his strong build at odds with his handsome features.

Aidan barely reacted. He just nodded. “Nice to meet you.”

Then, he turned to Dawn.

“Why didn’t you say you were bringing a guest?”

“It was a last–minute decision. You didn’t make enough food?”

He seemed to agree, then added, “I’ll whip up another pasta. Didn’t you want that pasta carbonara you liked last time? Today’s perfect for it.”

Their words were simple and unadorned. It was he kind of easy harmony that only people who’d lived together for years could have, as if no one else could enter their little world.

Ethan’s eyes were dark as ink. He stayed silent.

His hand tightened in his pocket, as if he could rush stone.

“Hey…” Suddenly, a chubby little hand grabbed Ethan’s. Benjamin whispered, “Let’s go to the living room. I want to show you my new Iron Man toy.”

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