Chapter 806
Chapter 806:
Austin handed her a beer. “Need something to wash it down p>
Yelena’s eyes sparkled at the sight of the beer. She reached out eagerly, but before her fingers could touch the bottle, Cayson whisked it away. Yelena’s gaze lingered on the beer in Cayson’s hand, brimming with unspoken yearning.
Cayson, with his ever-pragmatic tone, remarked, “You know, this stuff isn’t exactly for girls. Bad for your skin p>
Austin, standing nearby, noticed Yelena’s longing expression. He couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for her.
Yelena pouted, her dreams of sipping the beer dashed in an instant.
Just then, something glinted before her eyes. Before she could comprehend what had happened, a bottle of beer was suddenly in her grasp.
Callum was the culprit behind this unexpected delight!
“Dad!” Yelena’s voice trembled with joy as she clutched the bottle like a treasure.
With Callum personally bestowing the beer upon her, Cayson had no grounds to protest.
“Why shouldn’t girls drink? How absurd!” Callum shot Cayson a pointed look before turning to Yelena with a warm smile. “Yelena, your brother’s a bit of an old soul. Don’t pay him any mind p>
Cayson stood there, dumbfounded. Old soul? Really?
Silently, he retrieved another beer from his pocket. He had planned to warm it slightly before handing it to Yelena, but seeing her radiant smile, the gesture suddenly felt redundant.
“Here,” Austin offered, holding out a plate of honey-glazed chicken wings he had just finished grilling.
Yelena took a bite and beamed. “Mmm, these are amazing p>
Austin, who had been watching over Yelena like a guardian angel all day, felt a wave of satisfaction wash over him.
Cayson observed the scene, a faint crease forming on his brow. Holding a plate of beef skewers, he was about to approach Yelena when Donna intercepted him.
“Are they ready? Let me try some,” Donna said, her voice as casual as a summer breeze.
Cayson hesitated, glancing at Yelena before turning to Donna. Donna didn’t wait for a reply. She took the skewers from Cayson’s hands and grinned. “Thanks, son p>
Cayson looked at his now-empty hands, his brow furrowing deeper.
Donna, meanwhile, had already started sharing the skewers with Callum. “Not bad at all,” she commented.
Callum took a bite and couldn’t resist adding, “Good, but not as good as mine p>
“You’re so cheeky,” Donna said with a chuckle.
Callum gazed at her with unabashed affection. “Tell me I’m wrong. Go ahead p>
Donna sighed in mock defeat. “Fine, you win. Yours are better p>
Cayson watched their playful banter, an unfamiliar pang of envy settling in his chest. He didn’t need a partner who dazzled the world. All he wanted was a bond like his parents had—a relationship built on love, laughter, and a simple, everyday kind of happiness.
“Cayson, why are you standing there like a statue? Come eat,” Donna called, gesturing toward him.
Callum shot him a disdainful glance. “Why invite someone to ruin our moment p>
Donna rolled her eyes, nudging Callum with her elbow. “Seriously? Are you jealous of your own son? How ridiculous p>