Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 259

"Can a chef's food ever compare to a mom's homemade meal? I just want the kids to feel the warmth of home! They've been unfortunate enough to grow up without a mother. Now that they finally have one, can't you, as their mom, cook them a meal?"

"I remember growing up eating chef-cooked meals all the time, and I turned out fine! I don't have any psychological issues."

"You..."

Seeing their argument was about to explode, Clara quickly intervened. "I think cooking could be fun; she just wants me to practice! Emmett, stop getting Mom upset; I'm okay."

"I see; now that you have Clara as a wife, you don't care about your mother anymore!"

Just as Sophia finished speaking, Patrick Melendez came downstairs. He sensed the tense atmosphere in the dining room.

"What's going on here?"

Sophia glanced at her husband but said nothing.

Clara smiled and said, "Good morning, Dad."

"Mhmm." Patrick nodded, sitting next to his wife. "Why can't you guys talk things out? Why does it always have to be so tense?"

Emmett spoke up. "Well, ask Mom why she won't leave my wife alone."

Hearing this, Patrick looked at Sophia again.

Sophia put down her cup of milk, clearly displeased.

"So if she does something that I'm not satisfied with, can't I voice my opinion? You're my son; she's my daughter-in-law; I'm the elder here with more experience and insight. I just gave a reminder, is that considered malicious?"

"I've told you not to meddle in the younger generation's affairs.” Patrick despised family disputes and said sternly, “From now on, no one in this house is allowed to trouble others! If I find out, I'll have to take action! Everyone should mind their own business!”

Clara immediately nodded. "I understand. Mom and Dad, don't be angry! It's all my fault, not Mom's. Emmett misunderstood that I don't like cooking, but I actually love it! I'll start cooking from tomorrow!”