Twin Cupids at Work Daddy Come Home novel Chapter 152

When Oliver made his announcement, Madeline felt her heart skip a beat.

Oh, kiddo, I could go hungry, that’s no big deal, but you shouldn’t but heads with Julian?

Julian glanced at him, calm as ever. “She doesn’t even care about you, and you’re still taking her side? You really are a little traitor.”

“Mommy’s the best.”

“You’ve spent one day with her and she’s suddenly the best? What, did she give you some kind of magic potion?”

“Mommy’s just the best,” Oliver argued, refusing to back down.

Julian let out a short laugh and picked up his fork. “Go get her yourself, don’t expect me to call her.”

That was all Oliver needed. He dropped his attitude, hopped down from his chair, and hurried over to Madeline. He grabbed her hand and tried to pull her toward the dining room.

Madeline gritted her teeth, locking eyes with him. Her look said, You made this decision without me? Nice try. We’ll talk later.

But out loud she just said, “Noah, you should eat. Don’t worry about me.”

Of course Oliver could tell she was upset about his little stunt.

But with Julian in the room, she wouldn’t dare lose her temper. He figured he was safe for now.

He pushed his luck, putting on a dramatic pout. “Mommy, you know, cheering up everyone is exhausting.”

Madeline stared at him, unimpressed.

Fine. She’d deal with him later.

Oliver put on his most pitiful face, like he’d rather starve with her than eat alone. Madeline caved, softening her expression and letting him lead her to the table.

He immediately slid his own plate in front of her, his eyes shining with hope. “Mommy, here.”

Julian watched the whole scene, feeling a strange jealousy inside. He’d raised this kid for five years, but just one day with Madeline and Oliver was already attached.

Suddenly, his own dinner didn’t taste so great.

Watching the two of them pass a single bowl of soup back and forth, Julian rubbed his forehead. “What, is this the only bowl of soup in the Grayson house?”

And a moment ago, when Oliver was fussing over her and ignoring him, she could have sworn she saw a little jealousy in his eyes.

That was not the look of someone who hated a kid.

Madeline felt more confused than ever. She cleared her throat quietly, signaling Oliver.

He caught on right away, picked up a forkful of veggies, and dropped them in Julian’s bowl. “Daddy, you should eat more. Veggies are good for you.”

Then he piled some meat onto Madeline’s plate.

Madeline gave a couple of awkward laughs.

Eating at the same table with Julian, Madeline found herself totally at ease. Oliver was even more relaxed, switching between serving her and Julian, like he’d always belonged here. Honestly, he and Julian seemed to get along just fine.

It was hard to believe this was their first dinner together.

As Madeline wondered about all of this, she focused on her food.

Halfway through the meal, Julian stepped out to take a call. Madeline finally took her chance. She leaned in close to Oliver, and all the frustration she’d been holding in finally burst out in a low, fierce whisper. “Oliver! Who said you could make decisions like that? And how dare you pull this surprise stunt on your own mom? I’m about to have a heart attack!”