Chapter 185: You’re Both Coming Back Home.
Chapter 185
Not long after arriving at the mansion, Alex found himself standing in the spacious kitchen, with one hand stirring the rich contents of a large pot while the other adjusted the heat beneath it,
He gave a small smile filled with pride as the rich aromas filled the air and as fresh vegetables, lean meat, some herbs, and fragrant spices Nyx had stocked up with, simmered together into a hearty meal that was both delicious and nutritious.
Since Nyx was pregnant, he had made sure to prepare something that would be gentle on her stomach while still providing everything she needed. It wasn’t anything overly extravagant, but it was cooked with a lot of care.
As he continued stirring, his thoughts drifted back to when he had first arrived at the mansion earlier.
Well to start off, It had been nothing but... awkward.
It was not surprising that Nyx had still been a little cold toward him, but compared to before, things had improved considerably.
A month ago, she hadn’t even wanted to see him.
Now, though... Things were different.
She still wasn’t as open with him as before everything had gone wrong, but at least she no longer pushed him away. She would occasionally answer him with a few words, and while her expression remained calm and unreadable most of the time, he could already tell that the invisible wall between them was slowly beginning to crack.
And though it wasn’t really much, it was enough to say the least. After all, relationships weren’t magically repaired overnight, especially after trust had been damaged. Alex understood that better than most.
Still with how things were going, it was enough for him.
When he had arrived earlier, he had actually wanted to bring her a gift.
Unfortunately, after Celine had completely destroyed his beloved Lamborghini, he had come here empty-handed. Buying something on the way hadn’t even crossed his mind.
In the end, he had decided to give her something else instead. Something he was pretty good at, which was as you might guess it. A home-cooked meal.
It wasn’t really expensive and flashy.
But for a pregnant woman, sometimes a warm meal prepared by someone who genuinely cared meant more than any luxury gift.
And now... Here he was. Cooking for his pregnant woman.
A faint smile appeared on Alex’s face as he gently tasted a spoonful of the soup before adding a small pinch of seasoning.
"Muah! Perfecto."
Not long after he had entered the kitchen, the mansion’s elderly head chef had hurried over, insisting on helping him.
Alex had simply smiled before shaking his head.
"Don’t worry I’ve got this."
"But Young Master..."
"I said I’ve got this, just go rest and enjoy your day."
The old chef had looked at him for several long seconds before finally surrendering with a helpless sigh.
"As you wish."
Even then, Alex had noticed that the old man continued to linger nearby for several minutes, clearly worried he might ruin the kitchen or break something.
Instead, he watched in stunned silence as Alex worked with surprising skill.
His knife moved smoothly across the cutting board, making every slice precise and effortless. Ingredients were added at exactly the right moment, and every movement flowed naturally into the next.
Eventually, the old chef could only shake his head in amazement before quietly leaving the kitchen.
Now, nearly everything was finished.
The delicious aroma drifting through the room was so tempting that even Alex found himself swallowing.
"...It smells way too good."
For a brief moment, he was honestly tempted to steal a bowl for himself.
Then he laughed.
"No."
He had a pregnant woman to feed. And two other women who would undoubtedly be hungry as well.
After carefully placing everything into a plate, Alex picked up the large serving tray and walked toward the dining room.
Before he even reached the doorway... He heard the sound of three stomachs growling almost in perfect unison.
Alex blinked. The timing was so perfect that he nearly wanted to laugh out loud.
Inside the dining room, Doris’s beautiful eyes were completely fixed on the food in his hands.
She wasn’t even trying to hide it.
Jade of course remained as expressionless as ever, but her gaze had quietly shifted toward the steaming dishes.
Nyx simply watched him calmly, though the faintest flicker of interest passed through her amber eyes.
Alex smiled.
"I guess everyone’s hungry."
Doris immediately nodded.
"I think you should already know that answer"
Alex’s mouth twitched but he shook his head helplessly and set the dishes onto the table one by one.
"Alright everyone, eat while it’s still hot."
The three women didn’t need to be told twice. The moment they began eating, silence filled the room.
Several moments later, Doris suddenly looked up.
"This is really amazing." She took another bite before smiling brightly. "Alex, were you some sort of chef in your past life?"
Alex chuckled.
"How am I supposed to know."
Nyx quietly tasted another spoonful.
"Hmm." That was all she said.
Yet hearing that single, satisfied hum from Nyx somehow felt like a genuine praise.
Alex couldn’t help smiling. Jade, meanwhile, remained completely silent from beginning to end.
However... Like a sneaky little cat, she continued reaching for more food. And before long, her plate was empty.
Alex looked at the empty plate before glancing at Jade.
"..."
"..."
Neither of them spoke. Still, Alex already had his answer. Sometimes actions spoke much louder than any words.
By the time everyone had finished eating, every last bit of food on the table had been wiped clean off. Even Alex was not spared out of the meal, after all, it was him that prepared it, so it was only right he also ate.
Doris leaned back happily.
"I’m full."
Alex smiled before turning toward Nyx who was elegantly cleaning her lips with a napkin.
"Come on, let’s go out for a small walk outside."
Nyx looked at him and raised an eyebrow.
"A walk?"
"Yes A walk. According to what I read somewhere, walking after a meal helps with digestion."
"I don’t need—"
"Yes you do, now come on for the baby’s sake."
Nyx looked at him for several seconds, before finally giving in.
"...Fine. Let’s go."
The two of them got up and slowly walked through the estate together while Jade and Doris remained behind.
As they enjoyed the cool breeze drifting in from across the gardens, neither of them spoke.
It wasn’t like the silence was uncomfortable or something.
If anything... It felt peaceful.
Alex didn’t try forcing a conversation. Partly because things between them still weren’t completely healed.
He knew that.
Trying to rush things would only make everything worse. All some wounds simply needed was time.
And he was willing to wait.
The peaceful silence stretched on as Alex and Nyx continued walking side by side through the estate.
Just then the little chibi suddenly floated into view with both hands clasped behind her back.
[So...]
Alex raised an eyebrow inwardly.
’Soo?’
The chibi grinned mischievously.
[What do you think the little one inside Queenpin Wifey’s tummy over here, is going to be?]
She tilted her tiny head.
[Would it be a boy or a girl?]
Alex looked ahead before answering.
’How am I supposed to know?’
The chibi shrugged.
[I don’t know. I just wanted to see which you would pick.]
He glanced at Nyx walking quietly beside him, and without realizing it, his expression softened.
’But...’
The chibi immediately perked up.
[But...?]
Alex smiled faintly.
’If I had to choose... I’d want a little girl.’
The chibi blinked.
"A little girl who looks exactly like me."
His smile widened.
’She’d still have Nyx’s silky black hair, but she will also have my face, my eyes...’ He paused before adding with complete seriousness,
’And she’d definitely not inherit Nyx’s cold and terrifying personality.’
Just imagining the little darling made him want to chuckle.
’I can already picture myself carrying her around, spoiling her rotten, and listening to her call me Dad.’
He let out a quiet laugh.
"Just even thinking about snuggling with my little princess is already sending me over the moon."
The chibi stared at him for several long seconds. Then she sighed dramatically.
[Sorry, dude.]
Alex frowned.
"For what?"
[I think I speak for the entire world when I say we’d all rather the baby look more like his or her mom than you.]
Alex’s eyebrow twitched.
’What’s that supposed to mean?’
The chibi nodded repeatedly.
[Sure, you’re handsome and all that]
She pointed toward Nyx.
[But have you actually looked at Queenpin Wifey?]
Alex glanced sideways.
Nyx was still quietly walking beside him, her beautiful face as calm as ever.
The chibi folded her tiny arms.
[She’s basically a 99.9% beauty according to the system. Which is me of course]
She grinned.
[Now If that baby inherits more of her genes than yours, then it’ll make the baby a heartbreaker when he or she grows up]
Alex’s mouth twitched.
"Traitor."
[I simply support superior genetics.]
’But aren’t you my system?’
[Doesn’t mean I have to lie now, does it?]
Alex was just about to argue back when hurried footsteps echoed across the pathway. Then one of Nyx’s subordinates sprinted toward them before respectfully stopping a short distance away.
"Miss Nyx."
Nyx calmly turned her head.
"What is it, Brian?"
"Well I don’t know how to say this, but a small convoy of three vehicles, all top grade, is approaching the estate."
Nyx’s expression didn’t change.
"Okay open the gate, but make sure to have everyone ready just in case of anything. It’s best to be cautious."
"Yes, Miss."
The man immediately turned and hurried away.
Alex looked toward the distant entrance with mild curiosity.
"Hmm... A visitor?"
A few moments later, the massive gates slowly began opening.
Then the small convoy entered.
The car leading the procession was unlike anything Alex had ever seen.
Its sleek body gleamed beneath the sunlight with flawless craftsmanship that made almost every other luxury car he had seen pale in comparison, and every detail screamed exclusivity. Even in 2009, it was obvious that this wasn’t merely expensive. It was something priceless.
Behind it followed two equally luxurious vehicles, each rare enough that most people would probably never see one in their entire lives.
The convoy moved slowly across the estate before gracefully coming to a stop.
The instant Alex’s eyes casually looked at Nyx, he noticed the easy to read change on her beautiful face.
Her amber eyes had become as cold as frozen ice. And both of her hands had unconsciously clenched into tight fists.
Alex frowned. Something was wrong.
Without saying a word, he gently reached over and slipped his hand into hers, hoping to at least comfort her.
Nyx stiffened, and looked down at his hand wrapped around her small one. But surprisingly she didn’t pull away.
Instead, she allowed their hands to remain together.
The driver’s door of the second vehicle opened first. Then a man dressed in an immaculate military uniform with a three star insignia stepped out, before walking respectfully toward the lead car.
Without the slightest bit of hesitation, he bowed his head low and opened the rear door.
Two figures emerged.
The first one was an extraordinarily handsome young man who looked to be in his mid-twenties.
The man was so handsome that even Alex himself had to admit that the man’s appearance was exceptional. He even felt a bit jealous, wondering how someone could ever be this handsome.
The young man’s facial features bore an unmistakable resemblance to Nyx’s, perhaps around fifty to sixty percent, though his ocean-blue eyes were almost identical to Jade’s.
He carried himself with this sort of elegance, that every movement suggested years of noble upbringing. But the second he spotted Nyx, he broke into a warm cheerful smile that could definitely make several women pay a million dollars just to see it aimed at them.
Then the instant Alex spotted the second man, his breathing almost stopped.
He appeared to be in his twenties, yet there was something very particular about him that made him look much more mature than he looked. The man was dressed in one of the highest-ranking military uniforms in the entire country, with every medal and insignia on his body reflecting his extraordinary status in the army.
His face resembled Jade’s more than Nyx’s, but his piercing amber eyes were exactly the same as Nyx’s. It didn’t exactly take a genius to know who these people were.
But the instant the man’s sharp amber eyes met with his, Alex’s pupils contracted.
He didn’t know why despite already being a B-Rank level being, he suddenly felt like the man was someone not to be trifled with.
The handsome man with amber eyes calmly looked toward Nyx. His expression remained composed as he spoke in a steady, authoritative voice filled with power.
"My rebellious daughter, go call your sister. You’re both coming back home."