Chapter 854


    Jacob prayed to God, hoping that ine would nevere back again. She had tormented him for


    more than 2 decades, he had aplished the unthinkable because of this, it was time to set him


    free, s


    If ine never came back, he was certain that he could be with Matilda again and resumed their


    previous rtionship. 4


    He even thought that Matilda''s son was a quite nice person who was open-minded enough to


    ept him a s his stepfather, 7


    As for ire, she was a sensible and filial daughter. If her mother was indeed missing, she wouldn''t


    object to him pursuing his true love. After all, he could not live alone for the rest of his life after


    ine disappeared.


    His only concern right now was whether ine would return.


    So he could only pray to God for his wish toe true. 5


    However, he didn’t know that it was not up to God to decide on this, but his son-inw, Charlie. 7


    ***


    When Charlie arrived at the entrance of Shangri-La, the hotel staff immediately marched forward


    and opened the door.


    He passed the key to the hotel staff who was in charge


    of the valet parking and said to Jacob, Matilda, and Paul, "Shangri-La is considered a luxury hotel in


    Aurous Hill and they make the best local cuisines. I hope it meets your taste."


    Matilda hurriedly said, "Oh, Charlie, thank you very much! I''m not picky when ites to food,


    besides, after leaving Aurous Hill for so many years, I long to taste the local dishes!"


    Charlie chuckled, “Wee to the right ce then." 7


    Then, he turned to Paul and asked, "Paul, I wonder how you feel about Oskian cuisine? Will you get


    used t o it?"


    Paul chuckled, "Charlie, don''t forget that I''m also half Oskian, and to be honest,pared to those


    fast, good and western food in the States, I prefer Asian food, especially Oskian food."


    "Oh, by the way, my mom is a great cook! She is the best Oskian chef I’ve ever seen, her cooking is


    very delicious and wholesome." 2


    Charlie gasped in amazement, "Wow, Auntie, not only are you so beautiful and elegant, but you''re


    also a great cook."


    Matilda pped her son''s back gently and said, "Don''t listen to him, he is just bragging." s


    Jacob said with a sigh, "When we were in college, you always said that you wanted to cook for me,


    but we couldn''t because we lived on campus. It''s been 20 years now, and I haven''t tried your


    cooking yet..."


    Matilda smiled gently and said earnestly, "Well, I can cook for you if I have a chance, but I have to


    warn you first, my cooking is not as delicious as Paul said. Don''t me me if you are disappointed."


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    Jacob blinked excitedly and said, "Really? When will you be avable?"


    Then, he continued anxiously, "Well, you can cook at m y house! What you want to do, just tell me,


    I’ll get the ingredients ready in time! Then you guys cane to my house, you''ll cook, I’ll help you,


    and the kids eat!" 5


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    Matilda said a little awkwardly, "Is it okay? Will ine want to see me?" 2


    In yesterday''s phone call, Jacob only told her that he and ine had separated, but he didn''t say


    the specific reason nor did he say that ine was missing. Therefore, Matilda assumed that they


    slept i n separate rooms but still under the same roof, hence her reluctance. Firstly, she didn''t want


    to see her, secondly, ine was not a kind person, to begin with.


    Jacob waved his hands frantically and said indifferently, "Oh, don''t you mind, she''s not at home


    now, God knows when will she be back, I think she will not be home for a while."


    Then, he continued eagerly, "In my opinion, no time like the present! We''ll have our lunch here at


    Shangri-L a, then you check in to your room to rest. Come to my house this evening, we''ll cook and


    have dinner together. I can introduce my daughter to you!"