My Billionaire Ex-Husband Chase Me Back - Chapter 97

Chapter 97: Sudden Arival
The three of them walked down to the first floor.

Once again, Bella felt touched as she witnessed Dax’s closeness to Tristan.

Bella was amazed at how quickly Tristan had captured Dax’s heart. Usually, Dax’s introverted personality and dislike of socializing made it difficult for others to approach him.

She remembers when they arrived, Dax strongly objected when Tristan wanted to carry him.

‘But… why is this little guy so willing now!?’

…

When they arrive at the first floor, she walks fast to match Tristan’s step, “Tristan, Dax is not a child anymore; he is four years old and can walk alone…” Bella said while shooting a sharp gaze at Dax, who glanced back at her, his eyes reflecting his protest.

Bella, “….”

“Baby, I recall you saying you’re not a child anymore?” She reminds him.

Tristan calmly reassured Bella, “It’s fine. It’s my first time carrying him. Please don’t stop me.”

He was willing to carry his four-year-old son to make up for the lost time he had missed in the past. He deeply regretted not being there to witness his son’s growth.

Dax casually rested his head on Tristan’s shoulder, his arms wrapped tightly around his neck, feeling content to hear his father’s words. He glanced back at his mother, smiling.

Bella was starting to get suspicious about what they were talking about. She needs to talk to Tristan about this matter. She is afraid they make a deal.

As soon as they entered the dining room, the aroma of food made Bella and Dax smile.

After seeing the rows of dishes carefully arranged on the table, Bella gasped in suprised.

“Tristan, are you expecting more guests? Why did you prepare so many dishes?”

She could see that there was enough food to serve twelve people.

“No, this lunch is only for the three of us. But I asked my chef to prepare a special healthy dish for our son,” Tristan explained as he pulled out a chair for Dax.

After seating Dax, Tristan assisted Bella in settling beside their son before taking his own seat across from them.

Geoffrey stood nearby, ready to serve them their drinks, while another maid entered the room, adding a few more dishes to the table.

Bella was speechless.

Did Tristan genuinely believe they could finish all this food? Why he seems wanted to make her fat again with this much food? Gosh!

“Alright, let’s eat…” Tristan said, his gaze fixed on Dax as he asked about the dish he wanted to try.

Bella remained silent while Tristan assisted Dax. She also started to feel hungry when her eyes landed on the honey-grill lobster on the table.

Just before they began to eat, another maid entered the room, whispering something to Geoffrey, who stood by in the corner.

Instantly, Geoffrey’s calm expression turned stiff.

Geoffrey hurried over to Tristan, leaning in to whisper something urgently.

Tristan’s smile vanished.

A shift in Tristan’s expression was enough for Bella to notice something disturbing had happened.

“Tristan, what’s wrong?” Bella asks anxiously.

He didn’t respond immediately; instead, he exchanged a few words with Geoffrey before the latter disappeared from view. Finally, Tristan turned his attention to Bella.

In a calm tone, he reassured her, “It’s nothing. Please, you can start eating…” He smiles at her.

Bella didn’t buy his words. She could clearly see the annoyance in his eyes.

“I could tell something was bothering you, Tristan. I—” Bella’s words trailed off as a burst of familiar laughter reached her ears from behind. She recognized the voice instantly.

Not only did Bella recognize the voice, but Dax, too. He paused mid-bite, turning his attention towards the source of the laughter.

“G-Great Grandpa,” Dax said in surprise. “You also come…”

When Bella’s gaze fell on Lewis Sinclair, who suddenly appeared here, she was at a loss for words.

‘Hadn’t Tristan insisted that he hadn’t invited anyone?’ Bella wondered while turning her gaze at Tristan. She intended to ask Tristan about the situation.

Still, she was speechless when she saw his sharp focus on Lewis Sinclair as if he was expressing his anger at him.

Bella instantly realized Lewis Sinclair had come to this house without being invited. No wonder Tristan looks displeased.

However, another question appears on her mind.

‘Why did Lewis suddenly appear here? Did someone tell him that we were visiting Tristan’s house? Did My Grandpa tell him!?’

Looking at Lewis, she was shocked to notice the two men still engaged in a silent staring contest. They seemed to communicate through their eyes, without uttering any words, as if they were having a tense conversation.

Not wanting any tension between the two men, especially in front of Dax, Bella promptly rose from her seat and warmly greeted Lewis Sinclair.

“Grandpa, you came at the right time,” Bella greeted him warmly while guiding him to the chair, “—Come join us for lunch.”

When Bella wanted to direct Lewis to an empty chair, he refused and sat in her seat instead. She was stunned. Before she could say anything, Lewis called Geoffrey.

“Geoffrey, can you move Bella’s plate beside Tristan?” Lewis asked casually, but Bella felt dumbfounded hearing his instruction.

“Yes, old master,” Geoffrey swiftly moved Bella’s plate and cutlery right next to Tristan.

Bella, feeling flustered looking at how swiftly they change her seating next to Tristan.

“….”

She felt like this old man was trying something shameless again, like setting her up with his grandson. Again!?

Somehow, she felt like she wanted to vanish from this place.

Bella wanted to refuse, but when she saw Lewis ignore her and start conversing with Dax, she dismissed the idea and turned her gaze to Tristan. When she saw him smile sweetly at her, she swallowed silently, averting her gaze and walking to her seat.

…

Tristan was annoyed with his grandfather’s sudden arrival earlier, but now he slowly softened when he saw Bella sitting beside him.

A satisfied smile appeared on the edge of his lips as they all started eating as a family. He felt blessed.