Chapter 642
“I think so too!” Chloe giggled behind her hand. “If only Christina would marry Dylan. Then I’d have the best sister-in-law ever.”
Eloise propped her chin in her palm, her eyes resting thoughtfully on Christina’s figure. “If Christina married my brother, that would make me very happy too.”
At that, Chloe jumped up suddenly, planting her hands on her hips, her voice dancing between mischief and stubbornness. “No way! I don’t agree to this match!”
Eloise blinked in uncertainty and said quietly, “But what if Christina actually has feelings for my brother?”
A huff of disbelief came from Chloe. “That’s impossible! Christina totally prefers the energy my brother gives off—she’s not interested in someone younger who doesn’t have as much experience.”
A quick defense slipped out of Eloise. “My brother might be younger, but he’s actually really mature.” With a sheepish shrug, she added, “Still, he’s not quite as remarkable as yours.”
Eloise acknowledged that her brother had plenty of good qualities, but Dylan just seemed to stand out even more.
Chloe opened her mouth, struggling to find a clever retort. The truth was, even she wasn’t sure who Christina actually liked.
Still determined to have Christina as her future sister-in-law, Chloe put her hands on her hips and announced, “Regardless, my brother definitely has the advantage.” In truth, even she wasn’t convinced by her own words.
A teasing laugh escaped Eloise as she retorted, “Don’t be so sure. My brother has that fresh, youthful charm—he might win her over yet.”
Chloe quickly responded, “That’s not going to work on Christina!”
Right then, Christina appeared with a wooden tray, steam rising from the pot she carried. The seafood chowder was ready.
Catching the last bit of the heated exchange, Christina looked over. “What were you two bickering about?”
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“Nothing at all,” Chloe and Eloise answered together, casting each other a sly glance that revealed the playful secret they shared.
With a gentle smile, Christina ushered them over. “You both must be hungry. Come and eat.”
The pot was just the right size for two servings, so Dylan had made sure to prepare two full batches, enough to feed everyone.
By the time Chloe and Eloise returned from washing their hands, Christina had already served the chowder into bowls.
A delighted gasp escaped Chloe as she inhaled deeply. “That smells incredible!”
Eloise nodded in agreement, her gratitude clear in her eyes. “It really does. You both went all out.”
A delighted grin spread across Christina’s face. “I think it smells amazing too. Let’s dig in,” she said, doing her best to hide just how eager she really was. Dylan’s talent in the kitchen never failed to impress. The savory aroma had teased her for ages while it simmered on the stove.
With the very first bite, Christina couldn’t hold back. “Oh, wow! This is incredible!” She flashed Dylan a thumbs-up. “Honestly, you’re fantastic at this. It’s just so tasty.”
Never shy with her praise, Christina always made sure Dylan knew how much she enjoyed his food. He felt shy every time, but nothing made him happier. Seeing her eat with such enthusiasm filled him with genuine pride. Her words meant more than any award—each compliment made him want to get even better at cooking.