My Contract Husband is my Enemy, Mummy! Daddy wants you back

ready asleep on the bed. He paused, his gaze lingering on h

e murmured under his breath, almost as if

was a second bed, neatly arranged, along with all the necessities he needed.

a shower in the shared bathroom. When he was done, he retur

larm. She sat up abruptly, groggily searching for its source, but there

ot up and followed the noise.

expressions indifferent as if the noise was a routine part of their day. Embarras

und Laine and Verona standing before Catherine, who sat like a queen at the head o

d on Chloe as she entered. Her expressio

ow?" Catherine demanded, h

ma," Chloe s

orrected. "Mother-in-la

ore replying, "Okay

e new to this family, there are certain things you must learn-and quick

tly, unsure of wh

this morning," Catherine continued. "We

g with malice as she added, "I d

k to Chloe. "It's tradition in this family. Every daughter-in-law mus

sitantly. "Okay

something for everyone," Catherine instruc

her. She had cooked before, of course, but this wasn't just c

she stepped inside, she was overwhelmed by the sheer size of it. Everything was state-o

is was a challenge, she would face it head-on. She might not know much about the Knigh

in her eyes. Upstairs, Nicholas had been observing from the shadows, unseen by the others. His expression was unr

elm her. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. She had to do

hovered uncertainly over the options. What should she cook? She didn't know the family's preferences, but sh

meat she'd chosen for a stew. Her movements were careful but det

ispered to herself,

ne peeked in from the doorway. "Need any help?"

ful for the offer. "I think I've go

et them intimidate you. Catherine likes to test p

urn, unsure if she believed La

eft, leaving Chloe

e had prepared a rich vegetable and beef stew, fresh bread rolls, and a simple fruit salad

tares. Catherine's expression was unreadable, but Verona's smirk was ev

at the head of the table, his cold gaze bri

e," Catherine said, liftin

her first bite. Her expression didn't change immediat

own and nodded slightly. "It's dec

ted, rolling her eyes. "I

ine snapped. "She's done

over her. It wasn't glowing praise, but

ed up his spoon and began eating without a

Chloe. "It's delicious," she s

murmured, her cheek

able, poking at their food without much interest. Daniella mut

hment. It wasn't perfect, and the atmosphere was still tense

proached her in the kitchen. His tall frame loomed

ell," he said finally,

a compliment, but coming from Nicholas, it f

her word, leaving Chloe standing there

, she felt like she had taken a small step forward.