A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 219

Matilda arrived home just as the evening was settling in, having taken Logan on a little supermarket adventure. The friendly cashiers had grown familiar with the sight of her and her super cute son, and couldn't help but greet them with a playful cheer, "Little Logan, out with Mommy for some treats today?"

"No treats today," Logan declared, imitating the grown-ups with a shake of his head, "Mom says we're having a family fondue night!"

The bunch of them showered Logan with praise, chuckling at his antics. With such an adorable little charmer, Matilda had practically won over everyone in the neighborhood. Leading Logan by the hand, she could hear the continued praises for her fortune in having such a clever boy.

Once home, Matilda and Logan busied themselves in the kitchen, washing the veggies and preparing the platter for their fondue feast. Everything set, Matilda caught Logan eyeing the bubbling pot on the table with anticipation. She chuckled, "Wash your hands and grab a chair, sweetie. I'll go fetch Uncle Orson."

"Okay!" Logan hopped onto a chair as Matilda headed to the room that used to be Chloe's, knocking twice before calling out, "Excuse me…"

As she opened the door, she caught sight of Orson, shirtless, in the midst of changing. His muscled back was to her, each defined muscle flexing as he moved.

Matilda paused, "You…"

Orson, nonchalantly, tossed his shirt to the floor and approached her, "Dinner time?"

His laid-back demeanor was like that of a lord of the manor, and Matilda felt like his dutiful housekeeper.

Matilda replied, "It's your first day here, and Logan and I have prepared a family fondue. We've got a variety of dips and bites. Hope you like it."

Orson, still bare-chested, moved closer, "Got a shirt I can borrow?"